MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or absolutely no danger, some have been associated with severe health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other commonly used items. Still, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Stick Foundation (Alabaster). While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, your exposure to some has been linked to major health issues, including cancer.