MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no risk, some are associated with serious health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used items. However, no group of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including mineral makeup base 02. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, your exposure to a few is linked to worrying health disorders, such as cancer.