MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or no risk, several have been associated with significant medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and many other everyday goods. Yet, no category of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Mineral Sheers Loose Face Powder. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been linked to major health issues, including cancer.