MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or absolutely no threat, dozens have been associated with significant medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and several other commonly used goods. Yet, no sector of consumer goods is accountable to less government management than cosmetics, including my eyeshadow (glitter) 3. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose very little risk, subjection to some is associated with serious health conditions, including cancer.