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Although many chemicals in cosmetics pose very little or zero threat, several dozen have been associated with substantial medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other commonly used items. Yet, no area of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Halston Alcohol-Free Spray Cologne. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with significant health problems, including cancer.