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While most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or absolutely no risk, dozens have been linked to serious medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other ordinary goods. Yet, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Victoria's Secret Spa Foot Scrub. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present minimal risk, being exposed to some is linked to substantial health conditions, such as cancer.