MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or zero threat, several dozen have been associated with significant medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and several other common goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including NARS Lip Lacquer. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, subjection to some is linked to serious health disorders, including cancer.