MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or absolutely no threat, several are associated with significant health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other ordinary products. Still, no sector of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including cream eyeliner. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to significant health concerns, such as cancer.