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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose slight or no risk, dozens have been associated with considerable medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday items. But, no sector of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including MARC JACOBS WOMAN SOLID PERFUME. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with major health concerns, including cancer.