MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or no threat, several dozen have been linked with severe medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other ordinary items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Contour Cream (Chocolate Shade). Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose little risk, exposure to some has been linked to substantial health problems, such as cancer.