MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or absolutely no risk, dozens have been linked to significant medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and several other ordinary products. But, no area of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Eye Shadow (Ballet). Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose very little risk, being exposed to a few is linked to critical health concerns, such as cancer.