MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no threat, dozens are associated with significant health issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and various other ordinary items. Still, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including MEISHOKU Moist-Labo BB Mineral Pressed Powder (Natural Ocre). Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to significant health disorders, such as cancer.