MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products pose limited or zero risk, some have been linked to severe health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other ordinary items. Yet, no area of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including NARS Lip Liner Pencil. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.