HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can daily makeup application cause cancer? if so, what kind?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not usually: The products sold over then counter in developed countries have been tested and are thought to be safe in normal (or even large) amounts. Some creams from developing nations can contain heavy metals, which may not be safe. Make sure that you buy tried-and-true brands that have been tested, and use them according to the label.

Answered 3/21/2015

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is inhalation during application of bare escentuals powder mineral makeup containing mica and silica safe? I've used it 3 years and have no symptoms

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can you advise me on going bare faced without makeup to raise awareness for breast cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it safe to inhale bare escentuals mineral powder makeup with zinc oxide & titanium dioxide during application? No micronized or nanoparticles

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Doctor, my daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, metastasized and had her right kidney totally removed. Since the nephrectomy, she has undergone 6 months of chemo, and 15 applications of radiation. Her diagnosis of life expectancy is 7-17 mon

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What kind of cancer does HPV cause in men?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Could you tell me if talc causes cancer, why is it that it is found in antacid tablets and makeup?
I have recently been diagnosed of having scabies. I used one application of permetherin 5% cream. Will it cause cancer?
Is loose face powder makeup safe? Sometimes, when applying, i will accidentally breathe small amount in. Can this cause lung problems/cancer?
Is it safe to wear makeup, especially liquid foundation, that contain parabens? Do parabens in makeup cause breast cancer?
What is the average cost of a permanent makeup procedure? I have been considering permanent makeup but am not sure about the cost. What is the average price for just one application of permanent makeup?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.