MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or zero threat, some are associated with severe health issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and various other commonly used goods. Still, no group of consumer goods is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics, including Waterproof Mascara. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.