MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products present slight or zero threat, some are associated to severe health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used goods. However, no type of consumer goods is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Waterproof Creme Color (Jet shade). Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics probably pose little risk, exposure to a few is linked to worrying health problems, such as cancer.