MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no risk, several dozen are linked with serious health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other common products. But, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including NARS Powermatte Lip Luster. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to significant health conditions, including cancer.