MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetics present slight or no risk, dozens have been linked with substantial health issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and many other common items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including my eyeshadow (glitter) 8. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely pose little risk, exposure to some is linked to serious health conditions, such as cancer.