MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or no threat, dozens are linked to severe medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other ordinary goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Giorgio Armani Maestro Eye Shadow. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to worrying health issues, including cancer.