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Although many chemicals in beauty products pose hardly any or zero risk, dozens have been associated with significant medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and a lot of other common products. Still, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Vit-A-Plus Anti-Aging Lotion. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health disorders, such as cancer.