MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been associated with considerable health issues, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and many other everyday items. Yet, no group of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including My first make-up - eyeshadow. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.