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Though many chemicals in beauty products present limited or no threat, dozens have been associated to significant health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and many other ordinary goods. Yet, no category of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including CHI Ionic Permanent Shine Hair Color Coverage Plus Natural Reds 50-7R. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to some is linked to substantial health concerns, including cancer.