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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or zero threat, some have been linked to severe health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and many other everyday products. But, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Shimmer Stick. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely pose little risk, subjection to a few is associated with critical health conditions, including cancer.