MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products present very little or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been linked with severe medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and many other everyday items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Purely Mineral Makeup. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to worrying health conditions, such as cancer.