MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products present slight or zero risk, dozens have been linked with substantial medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other commonly used items. But, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Vichy DermaFinish Corrective Foundation Stick. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely present little risk, being exposed to some is associated with serious health conditions, such as cancer.