MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present very little or no risk, dozens have been associated to severe health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other commonly used products. However, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including BB Cream. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with significant health problems, including cancer.