MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present slight or no danger, dozens have been associated with significant health conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday items. However, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including COMPLEXION, EYE, LIP PALETTE. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.