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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or no danger, several have been linked with substantial medical issues, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other common goods. Still, no sector of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Bath & Body Works Diamond Shimmer Mist Perfect Peony. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, being exposed to some is linked to worrying health disorders, such as cancer.