MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or absolutely no threat, dozens are linked with substantial medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and several other common products. Yet, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Perfecting Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen (Deep Beige). While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose minimal risk, your exposure to some is associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer.