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Is loose face powder makeup safe? sometimes, when applying, i will accidentally breathe small amount in. can this cause lung problems/cancer?
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Probably not: Check to see if your face powder contains talc. If it does, you might want to consider changing to a different powder. Breathing a lot of talc dust may slightly increase your risk for certain cancers. But in general, face powder particles are too big to get into the smallest airways in your lungs, so i wouldn't worry too much. Suggestion: exhale when you apply. :) and don't smoke!
Answered 4/7/2015
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