MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or no threat, several have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used goods. Still, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics, including NARS Illuminator. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with serious health concerns, such as cancer.