MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetics present very little or absolutely no threat, some have been linked to significant medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other commonly used products. But, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Vitamin E Cream. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, your exposure to some has been linked to worrying health concerns, including cancer.