MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or zero danger, dozens are linked with substantial health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and many other everyday items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Eyeshadow Refill (Opaline shade). Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present very little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with substantial health issues, such as cancer.