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Although many chemicals in cosmetics present slight or no danger, several have been linked with considerable health conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and many other commonly used products. Yet, no area of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Fits Vasilisa Perfume Stick (Alpaca). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with major health problems, such as cancer.