MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products present little or no danger, some have been associated to significant health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other commonly used items. Still, no group of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Lancome Translucence Silky Loose Powder. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, being exposed to some is associated with substantial health disorders, such as cancer.