MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though most chemicals in beauty products pose hardly any or zero danger, dozens have been linked to considerable health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and many other commonly used items. But, no group of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including NARS Pure Matte Lipstick. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly present little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.