MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products present little or absolutely no danger, some are linked with serious medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to your body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used products. Still, no area of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including eye and lip pencils. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably pose little risk, your exposure to a few is associated with serious health conditions, including cancer.