MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though many chemicals in beauty products present minimal or no threat, dozens are associated with severe medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and several other common items. Still, no classification of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Perfectisse Naturelle XP extra fine loose compact powder. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to significant health issues, such as cancer.