MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present limited or no danger, several dozen are associated with considerable medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and various other common items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Eyeshadow (Bobbi Metallic 5-2). Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose very little risk, your exposure to a few has been linked to serious health problems, such as cancer.