MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or no danger, some have been associated with severe medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other commonly used products. Still, no type of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including MATTE LIPSTICK. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to major health concerns, including cancer.