MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics present very little or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other ordinary products. Yet, no category of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including BRIGHTENING MAKE-UP BASE. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, subjection to a few has been linked to critical health issues, such as cancer.