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Though most chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or zero risk, several dozen have been associated with severe medical issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other common items. But, no type of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Diamonds and Emeralds Elizabeth Taylor Perfumed Body Lotion. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely pose little risk, subjection to some is linked to worrying health issues, such as cancer.