MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or zero danger, several are associated with serious health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and several other commonly used items. But, no type of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Stick Foundation (Warm Alabaster). Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics very likely present minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with significant health disorders, such as cancer.