MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or zero danger, several have been associated with severe health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and a lot of other everyday items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including NARS Eyeshadow. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to major health concerns, including cancer.