MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or no danger, several have been linked to serious medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and several other common goods. Still, no sector of consumer goods is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (10N). Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to critical health conditions, including cancer.