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While many chemicals in beauty products pose limited or no danger, several dozen have been linked to considerable medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and several other everyday goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Vera Wang Sheer Veil Shimmering Shower Gel. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to major health conditions, such as cancer.