MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no risk, several dozen have been associated with substantial health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other common items. Still, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (11C). Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, subjection to some has been associated with worrying health issues, including cancer.