MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been linked to substantial health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other commonly used items. However, no group of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including TITANIUM DIOXIDE. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with major health concerns, including cancer.