MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in cosmetics present little or no risk, several are linked with substantial medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used items. Still, no area of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Mineral Power Lipstick. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, exposure to some has been linked to worrying health conditions, such as cancer.