MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose little or absolutely no threat, several dozen are linked with substantial medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other common items. Yet, no sector of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Stick Foundation (Warm Ivory). Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with major health problems, including cancer.