MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present very little or zero risk, several dozen are associated to severe medical issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other ordinary goods. However, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Stick Foundation (Ivory). While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with significant health disorders, including cancer.