MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose little or no risk, some have been linked to significant medical conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and a lot of other ordinary items. However, no kind of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including MATTE SPECTRUM EYESHADOW PALETTE (MT080). Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with major health issues, including cancer.