MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or zero threat, several have been associated to serious medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and many other commonly used items. But, no kind of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Healthy Skin Compact Foundation SPF 20. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely present very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to substantial health concerns, including cancer.