MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present hardly any or no risk, several dozen have been associated to significant health issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday goods. Yet, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including XL Washable Mascara. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few is linked to critical health conditions, including cancer.