MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products present slight or absolutely no risk, some are associated with considerable health issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and various other everyday goods. Still, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to significant health problems, including cancer.