MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or no threat, several dozen have been linked to significant medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other commonly used items. Still, no group of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including my concealer 3. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly present minimal risk, subjection to a few is associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.