MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products pose limited or zero danger, some have been linked to considerable health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday products. Yet, no category of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.