MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or zero threat, several have been associated to serious health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. But, no type of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Mineral Concealer. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with significant health conditions, including cancer.