MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or no risk, several dozen are associated with significant health conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and several other common items. Yet, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Blush (My Angelika - NARS). Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to some is linked to serious health concerns, such as cancer.