MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present little or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been linked with serious health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used products. However, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Blusher. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with serious health problems, such as cancer.