MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present limited or no threat, some have been linked with significant medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other common products. But, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including COMPACT SHINE ON POUDRE COMPACTE IRISEE/IRIDESCENT COMPACT POWDER (ALL SHADES). Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose little risk, exposure to a few is associated with major health conditions, including cancer.