MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or zero risk, some have been associated to significant medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and a lot of other commonly used items. But, no area of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Lipcolor and Primer. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with major health issues, such as cancer.