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Although many chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or no threat, some have been linked to significant medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other commonly used items. But, no area of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Lancome Flash Bronzer Glow'N Wear Tinted Self-Tanning Gel for Body. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, your exposure to a few is associated with serious health concerns, such as cancer.