MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or zero threat, some are linked with serious medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday items. Still, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including CoverGirl Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, your exposure to a few is linked to serious health issues, such as cancer.