MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or zero danger, some are linked with serious medical conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. Yet, no category of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Neutrogena Matte/Satin/Shimmer Eye Shadow. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, your exposure to a few is linked to significant health concerns, such as cancer.