MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetic products present little or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been associated with serious health problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and many other everyday items. Yet, no group of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including cue the confetti party collection. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health issues, including cancer.