MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present minimal or zero threat, several dozen have been associated with severe health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and several other everyday products. Yet, no category of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including NARS Velvet Matte Foundation Stick. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, exposure to a few is linked to major health issues, including cancer.