MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no threat, dozens have been linked to substantial health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and several other commonly used items. However, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including PROTECTIVE MINERAL FOUNDATION COMPACT TAN #2. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, subjection to some is linked to major health issues, such as cancer.