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While most chemicals in beauty products present minimal or no threat, dozens have been linked with serious health problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other common goods. But, no area of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including French manucure pencil. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with substantial health concerns, such as cancer.