MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or absolutely no threat, dozens have been linked with substantial medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and various other commonly used items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including SUN PROTECTION COMPACT FOUNDATION (REFILL). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, subjection to some is linked to serious health problems, such as cancer.