MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or absolutely no risk, several are linked with serious health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter your body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar risks 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 classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Eyeshadow (#12). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present little risk, your exposure to some has been linked to worrying health conditions, such as cancer.