MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or no threat, several are associated with severe medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade your body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other commonly used items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Stick Foundation (Ebony). While most of the chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood pose very little risk, your exposure to a few has been linked to serious health issues, including cancer.