MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or absolutely no risk, several are linked with severe medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and several other ordinary items. Yet, no category of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Smoothed Over Lipstick (Peony). While many of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to substantial health problems, such as cancer.