MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or zero risk, some are linked to substantial medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the 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, water, and several other common items. However, no type of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including L'Oreal Volume Shocking Waterproof Mascara. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to substantial health concerns, such as cancer.