MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or zero threat, several dozen have been associated to considerable health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other common products. However, no category of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, subjection to some is associated with significant health conditions, such as cancer.