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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or zero threat, several dozen are associated to serious health problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and several other commonly used products. Yet, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Fits Vasilisa Perfume Stick (Alpaca). Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to major health problems, such as cancer.