MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present hardly any or absolutely no threat, dozens have been associated with severe medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other commonly used products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Waterproof Pencils. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely pose little risk, your exposure to some is associated with worrying health disorders, including cancer.