MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no risk, several dozen have been linked to severe health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other everyday items. But, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to significant health conditions, such as cancer.