MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no threat, some have been associated with considerable health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other common products. But, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Almay Beyond Powder Eyeshadow- Deep Purple. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is linked to major health issues, including cancer.