MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present little or no risk, some are linked with significant health issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and a lot of other commonly used products. But, no type of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including CoverGirl VolumeExact Mascara. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly pose very little risk, subjection to a few has been linked to serious health conditions, such as cancer.