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Although most chemicals in beauty products pose very little or zero risk, some have been linked to considerable health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used goods. But, no group of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including VEET Cold Wax Strips. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to substantial health problems, such as cancer.