MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetics present limited or no risk, several dozen are linked with significant medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other common goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including LUMINIZING COLOR POWDER (REFILL). Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to significant health conditions, including cancer.