MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present limited or no threat, some are associated to substantial health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other commonly used goods. However, no area of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Spice of Life (Surprises Of Life). Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.