MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been associated with severe medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other common items. Still, no category of consumer items is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics, including L'Oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, your exposure to some has been associated with significant health issues, including cancer.