MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics present very little or absolutely no threat, some are associated to significant medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into your body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other ordinary goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including PROTECTIVE MINERAL FOUNDATION COMPACT MEDIUM #3. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics most likely present little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health problems, including cancer.