MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in cosmetics pose little or absolutely no threat, some are associated with severe medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other commonly used items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including my eyeshadow (matte) 6. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health concerns, including cancer.