MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or no risk, several have been associated to serious health issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other ordinary items. Still, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including 5-in-1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow SPF 15. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to major health conditions, such as cancer.