MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or absolutely no danger, several are associated with significant medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and various other ordinary goods. However, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Sheer Shine (Tutu). Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, subjection to some has been linked to major health problems, including cancer.