MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics present very little or absolutely no threat, dozens have been linked to considerable health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other commonly used goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including my eyeshadow (glitter) 5. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, subjection to a few is linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.