MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose little or no risk, several have been linked with serious medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other commonly used goods. However, no sector of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Hervana. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with worrying health issues, including cancer.