MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or absolutely no danger, dozens have been linked with substantial health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and various other everyday goods. Still, no sector of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Pressed Powder. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, exposure to some is linked to significant health concerns, including cancer.