MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or absolutely no risk, several dozen are linked with considerable health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other everyday items. However, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Eye Def. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, subjection to some is associated with substantial health issues, such as cancer.