MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or no danger, dozens have been linked to serious health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and several other common items. But, no sector of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Smoothed Over Lipstick (Peony). Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with significant health concerns, such as cancer.