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While many chemicals in beauty products present slight or no threat, several dozen are associated with substantial health conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and several other common items. But, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Butterflies. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to significant health problems, such as cancer.