MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or zero threat, several are associated with considerable medical issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used items. However, no group of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including NARS Cream Blush. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with major health concerns, including cancer.