News Goop and others profit by shunning makeup chemicals. But what do scientists say? November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 Cara Kelly and Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY Comments Off on Goop and others profit by shunning makeup chemicals. But what do scientists say? Face masks with parabens? Nope, the gospel of Goop preaches. Body lotions with mineral oils? Definitely not on Beautycounter’s “nice” list. But why?