MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present little or zero risk, several dozen have been associated to considerable medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade your body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other everyday items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Mineral Eyeshadow. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with substantial health conditions, including cancer.