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Although many chemicals in beauty products pose limited or no risk, dozens are linked with serious medical issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used products. However, no classification of consumer products is accountable to less government management than cosmetics, including Lancome Renergie Intense Lift-Lifting, Anti Wrinkle & Firming Creme SPF 15. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present very little risk, exposure to a few is linked to serious health conditions, such as cancer.