MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetic products present hardly any or absolutely no threat, several are associated to severe medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other common goods. Still, no sector of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including 10. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, being exposed to some is associated with serious health concerns, including cancer.