MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or zero risk, some have been associated with serious medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade your body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other ordinary goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including pressed base. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with major health issues, including cancer.