MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in beauty products present very little or absolutely no risk, several dozen are linked to significant health conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other everyday goods. However, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Purely Mineral Highlighter. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics likely present very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with significant health disorders, including cancer.