MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in cosmetics pose hardly any or absolutely no risk, several are associated to severe health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other everyday items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including MATTE SPECTRUM EYESHADOW PALETTE (MT140). Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely pose little risk, exposure to some is linked to major health disorders, such as cancer.