MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or no threat, several are linked to severe health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and various other ordinary products. However, no type of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Eye Shadow (Earth). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to major health issues, such as cancer.