MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose limited or no threat, some are linked to significant medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other common items. But, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including tarte-LIT chrome paint highlighter. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few is associated with worrying health problems, including cancer.