TATTOOS AND PERMANENT MAKEUP

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or zero threat, some are associated to severe medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other common goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Captain America greeting card with tattoo attached. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably pose little risk, subjection to some has been associated with major health issues, including cancer.