MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or zero threat, several dozen are linked to serious health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other commonly used items. Still, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Neutrogena Skin Prep + Correct Primer. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood pose little risk, exposure to some has been associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.