MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or no danger, dozens are associated with serious medical issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and a lot of other everyday products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Eye Definer (Mossy). Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly pose little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with major health conditions, such as cancer.