MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or zero risk, several dozen are linked with substantial medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Perfecting Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen (Earthy Beige). Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to critical health problems, such as cancer.