MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no threat, several dozen have been associated with substantial health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other common items. Still, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Self Defense Color Corrective Moisturizing Lotion Green Tint. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely pose little risk, exposure to some is associated with major health concerns, including cancer.