MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetics pose little or zero danger, several dozen have been associated with serious medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other commonly used items. Still, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including LIP BUTTER. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose very little risk, subjection to some is associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.