MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in cosmetics pose minimal or no threat, dozens are associated with serious health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and various other commonly used items. Yet, no category of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Ginormous Mascara. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to critical health concerns, including cancer.