MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no risk, several are associated with considerable health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other everyday products. However, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Brow Wax (Auburn). While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with worrying health disorders, including cancer.