MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or absolutely no risk, some have been linked to significant health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other ordinary items. Still, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including NARS Lip Gloss. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with worrying health disorders, such as cancer.