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While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or no threat, dozens have been associated to severe health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter your body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other everyday products. Yet, no category of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including YSL Perfumed Sparkling Body Powder. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health issues, including cancer.