MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or no risk, dozens have been linked with serious medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and many other ordinary items. However, no area of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Beauty Express Eyeshadow Duo (Matte shade). Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to some is linked to critical health issues, such as cancer.