MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or no threat, several dozen are associated to severe health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and various other everyday items. But, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including CoverGirl truBLEND Minerals Blush. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose very little risk, exposure to some is linked to significant health concerns, such as cancer.