MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or no risk, some are linked to considerable health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and a lot of other commonly used goods. But, no sector of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including eye contouring stick (round) 2. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to a few is associated with critical health issues, including cancer.