MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetics pose hardly any or no danger, several have been linked with severe medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and various other common products. However, no type of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including my eyeshadow (glitter) 6. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose little risk, exposure to some has been linked to worrying health concerns, including cancer.