MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present very little or absolutely no danger, several dozen have been linked with severe medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and various other commonly used goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Pressed Mineral Foundation. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present little risk, subjection to a few has been associated with substantial health problems, including cancer.