MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetics present limited or no threat, dozens are associated with significant health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and a lot of other ordinary items. Yet, no type of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including silk Amazonian clay eyeliner. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with critical health problems, including cancer.