MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetics present very little or zero danger, dozens are associated to significant medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday items. Still, no kind of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Eyeshadow (09). While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, subjection to a few has been associated with substantial health problems, including cancer.