MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no risk, several have been linked to considerable health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday items. But, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including LOOSE POWDER (TRANCELUCENT). Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, exposure to some is associated with major health conditions, such as cancer.