MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present limited or zero threat, some have been associated with substantial medical conditions, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and several other everyday products. However, no category of consumer products is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Cover Up. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to major health concerns, including cancer.