MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or absolutely no risk, dozens are associated to serious health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and lots of other common items. However, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (13W). Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly pose very little risk, your exposure to some is linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.