MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or absolutely no risk, dozens are associated to substantial health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used items. But, no area of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Eye Polish. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely present little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to worrying health problems, such as cancer.