MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose hardly any or zero danger, dozens have been associated with substantial health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other commonly used items. But, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nu Colour Desired Effects Eye Shadow - Romantic Mauve. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present very little risk, exposure to some is linked to critical health disorders, including cancer.