MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products present minimal or no danger, some are associated with considerable medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and many other commonly used items. Yet, no area of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including precision eye pencil. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely present very little risk, being exposed to some is associated with serious health issues, including cancer.