MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or zero threat, several dozen have been associated with considerable health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other everyday items. But, no category of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including CoverGirl Ready, Set Gorgeous Fresh Complexion Powder Foundation. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose little risk, being exposed to some is associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.