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While many chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no risk, several dozen have been associated to serious medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and many other everyday items. Still, no area of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including French manucure white. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present minimal risk, subjection to a few has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.