MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present minimal or zero threat, some have been linked to severe medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other everyday items. Yet, no kind of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including CoverGirl LashExact Mascara. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose very little risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.