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Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose hardly any or zero risk, some are associated with severe health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other ordinary items. Still, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Lash-In-A-Tube Waterproof Mascara. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, exposure to some has been linked to serious health issues, including cancer.