MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or no risk, some are associated with considerable medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other common items. Yet, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Disappearing Ink. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.