MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose very little or no risk, several dozen are linked with significant medical conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other everyday items. However, no kind of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including CoverGirl Marathon Waterproof Mascara. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present minimal risk, your exposure to a few has been associated with significant health issues, including cancer.