MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or zero risk, some are linked to significant medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other commonly used items. However, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including cheek stain. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer.