MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or absolutely no threat, several are associated with substantial health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and several other everyday goods. However, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably pose minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to significant health concerns, including cancer.