MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no threat, dozens have been linked with serious health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other commonly used items. However, no area of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Stick Foundation (Natural). Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose minimal risk, subjection to some has been associated with serious health problems, including cancer.