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Though most chemicals in beauty products pose limited or no threat, dozens have been linked with severe medical conditions, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used goods. But, no sector of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Marc Jabobs Shimmering Body Powder. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, subjection to a few is associated with worrying health issues, such as cancer.