MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or zero danger, several have been associated with serious medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. 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 can be found in food and several other everyday products. Yet, no group of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Loose powder foundation. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.