MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or zero threat, several are associated to significant health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other everyday items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Highlighter. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely present minimal risk, subjection to some is associated with serious health concerns, such as cancer.