MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetics present little or absolutely no threat, some are linked to considerable medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other everyday items. Still, no group of consumer items is accountable to less government management than cosmetics, including CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones Blush. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to worrying health disorders, such as cancer.