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Though most chemicals in cosmetics pose minimal or absolutely no risk, some have been associated with substantial medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other common items. However, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Fits VENUS SPA Perfume Stick (Cheerful Beauty). While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose very little risk, being exposed to some is linked to worrying health problems, including cancer.