MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or zero threat, some are associated with significant health conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and lots of other commonly used products. Still, no group of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (5C). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to worrying health issues, such as cancer.