MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or zero risk, some have been linked with substantial medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other commonly used items. However, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Mineral Makeup Foundation. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.