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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or no threat, dozens are associated to substantial medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other common goods. However, no category of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Lancome Hypnose Waterproof Custom Volume Mascara. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly present very little risk, being exposed to some is associated with worrying health issues, including cancer.