MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no risk, some are associated with serious health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and a lot of other everyday goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including CoverGirl Clean Classic Color Blush. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with serious health problems, such as cancer.