MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or no threat, several dozen have been associated to considerable medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other commonly used items. Yet, no type of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Waterproof mascara. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present little risk, subjection to a few is associated with substantial health conditions, including cancer.