MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or absolutely no threat, several dozen are linked to considerable health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other everyday items. But, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Colorstay 16 Hour Eye Shadow Quad (Matte). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.