MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetic products present little or zero threat, dozens have been linked with substantial medical issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and many other commonly used items. Yet, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Innisfree My eyeshadow (shimmer) 15. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to significant health problems, such as cancer.