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Although most chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no threat, several dozen have been associated to substantial health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. Still, no sector of consumer goods is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics, including Bath & Body Works Shimmer Hair Perfume. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, subjection to some has been associated with significant health conditions, such as cancer.