MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products pose very little or no threat, some are linked to significant health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other ordinary products. Still, no category of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including CoverGirl Eye Shadow. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few is linked to substantial health issues, including cancer.