MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or zero risk, some are linked with serious medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other commonly used items. Still, no type of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Blusher. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health conditions, such as cancer.