MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetics present very little or zero threat, dozens have been associated to substantial health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other commonly used products. Yet, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Nu Colour Desired Effects Eye Shadow - Diamond Dust. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely pose very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to substantial health problems, such as cancer.