MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present very little or zero threat, several dozen are linked to serious medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other commonly used products. Still, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics, including CoverGirl + Olay Concealer Balm. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose little risk, your exposure to a few has been linked to serious health concerns, such as cancer.