MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products pose limited or absolutely no danger, several are linked with significant medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other commonly used products. Still, no group of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Silken Earth Powder Blush - Starlight Pink. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with significant health concerns, such as cancer.