MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products present little or no risk, some are associated with severe medical issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other commonly used goods. Still, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Lancome Ombre Perfecting Eye Shadow Base. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, your exposure to some is associated with significant health problems, including cancer.