Face powder frequently contains the ingredient talc, which according to DrugWatch, can be quite dangerous if accidentally inhaled. Inhalation exposure can lead to symptoms including breathing trouble, a burning feeling in the throat, coughing, and eye irritation. Face powder can also be dangerous if you somehow manage to ingest any of it, as this may lead to abdominal pains, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Medline Plus suggests that anyone inhaling face powder be moved to an area where they can breathe fresh air, and that anyone swallowing the stuff be given milk or water to drink unless they are vomiting or experiencing convulsions or a decreased level of alertness. In such an instance, poison control should be called and a trip to the emergency room may also be in order.
While carefully-applied face powder shouldn't be too much of a danger, still, using any type of cosmetics on a daily basis may not be the kindest thing you can do for your skin. If you can bring yourself to skip the warpaint from time to time, you might be pleasantly surprised to find out what going makeup-free can do for your skin.
