MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no threat, several are linked to severe medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other common products. Still, no category of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Victoria's Secret Velvet Matte Sheer Blotted Liquid Lip. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly pose little risk, being exposed to some is associated with serious health problems, such as cancer.