MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or absolutely no risk, some have been associated with severe health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to your body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other common items. However, no area of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including highlighter. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with serious health disorders, including cancer.