MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products pose very little or absolutely no threat, some are linked to serious medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other commonly used items. Still, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Palette Pro Mini Eyeshadow Palette (389285). Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, your exposure to some is associated with substantial health disorders, including cancer.