MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or zero danger, several dozen are linked with significant medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other ordinary products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including CoverGirl ShineBlast Lipgloss. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to major health conditions, such as cancer.