MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or no threat, several dozen are associated with significant medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other common items. But, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Pressed Powder. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, subjection to some is associated with serious health disorders, such as cancer.