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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or no risk, some are associated with serious health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other common products. Yet, no kind of consumer products is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Aveeno Positively Radiant Maxglow No-Mess Sleep Mask. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to major health disorders, including cancer.