MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in cosmetics present slight or zero risk, several dozen have been associated with considerable medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and several other common products. Yet, no classification of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including mineral fit stick [highlighter]. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been linked to major health concerns, such as cancer.