MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products present slight or absolutely no danger, some have been associated with serious medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other everyday products. However, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (1C). Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, subjection to some is linked to significant health problems, such as cancer.