MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or zero danger, dozens have been associated with severe medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used products. Still, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including EyeQ Cream Eye Shadow (Sheer Genius). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to worrying health conditions, including cancer.