MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in beauty products present slight or zero risk, several are linked to serious health issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and a lot of other commonly used products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Translucent Pressed Powder (Dark). Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with critical health concerns, such as cancer.