MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products present minimal or no threat, several are associated to serious medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other ordinary items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Foundation Stick. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely pose very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.