MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or zero risk, several have been associated to serious medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and lots of other everyday goods. But, no category of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including NARS Lip Stain Gloss. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to substantial health disorders, including cancer.