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Though most chemicals in cosmetics present little or no risk, several are linked with considerable health conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and various other everyday products. Yet, no type of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Hair Highlighters (all shades). Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, your exposure to some has been linked to major health problems, including cancer.