MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or no risk, some are associated to severe health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and various other ordinary goods. But, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including MAT VELVET + FOND DE TEINT MATIFIANT/MATIFYING FOUNDATION (ALL SHADES). Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely pose little risk, exposure to some is associated with major health disorders, such as cancer.