MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or zero threat, dozens are linked with severe health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and a lot of other everyday goods. Yet, no sector of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Cafe (Cup of Joy, Herrengasse, Microfoam, Nuanced History, Tasting Note). While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present little risk, exposure to a few is linked to critical health concerns, such as cancer.