TATTOOS AND PERMANENT MAKEUP

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or no threat, some have been associated with considerable medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other common items. Still, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Tattoo in Greeting Card - 399HKB3976 (Captain America). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with significant health conditions, including cancer.