MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products pose hardly any or absolutely no risk, some are associated to severe health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other everyday goods. However, no category of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (3N). Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely present little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with critical health issues, including cancer.