MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or absolutely no risk, several dozen are associated with serious medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other ordinary products. Still, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Innisfree My eyeshadow (shimmer) 18. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, exposure to some has been associated with worrying health concerns, such as cancer.