MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or no threat, several dozen have been linked with severe medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter your body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other common items. However, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics, including Independant. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to critical health concerns, including cancer.