MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or no danger, some are associated with substantial medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used items. However, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics, including Metallic Eye Liner. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.