MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present very little or no threat, some have been linked to severe medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used products. Yet, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Em Michelle Phan Clean Volume Mascara Washable. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present very little risk, subjection to some has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.