MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products pose limited or zero danger, several dozen have been associated with significant health issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used goods. Yet, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, your exposure to a few has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.