MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products pose little or no danger, dozens have been associated to severe medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other everyday goods. But, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Contour 101 Dual Ended Pencil. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with major health issues, including cancer.