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Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no threat, dozens have been associated to substantial medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other commonly used products. Yet, no classification of consumer products is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nail Pencil. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with worrying health disorders, such as cancer.