MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or zero risk, several dozen are linked to significant health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other commonly used items. However, no category of consumer items is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics, including Waterproof Shadow Liner Duo (Slate). Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, subjection to a few has been associated with critical health concerns, such as cancer.