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Though most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or no danger, some have been associated with severe health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other common items. But, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Line smoothing eye cream. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.