MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present very little or zero risk, several are associated with substantial health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used items. Still, no sector of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Highlighter (L'Orange shade). Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.