MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been linked with serious health issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other common products. Yet, no area of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with significant health concerns, including cancer.