MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or no threat, several have been linked with considerable medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other common items. Still, no type of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Fat Free Foundation #4. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with substantial health conditions, including cancer.