MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or no threat, some are linked to serious health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other everyday items. Still, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Victoria's Secret Minty Tint Refreshing Lip Gloss. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, your exposure to a few has been linked to critical health concerns, including cancer.