MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose very little or no danger, several have been associated with considerable health conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other ordinary products. However, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including colored clay highlighter. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with significant health concerns, such as cancer.