MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or absolutely no risk, several are associated with substantial medical conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other commonly used items. Yet, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Independant. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with critical health concerns, including cancer.