MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products present limited or absolutely no threat, several are associated with considerable health problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other ordinary items. However, no group of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Heritage Eyeshadow (Written by Winners). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to significant health problems, including cancer.