MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics pose minimal or absolutely no risk, dozens have been associated with substantial medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday items. Yet, no category of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Pressed Powder. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to serious health conditions, including cancer.