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Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no threat, several dozen are linked with serious medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other commonly used products. But, no group of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Photo-Age Corrector Activated Toner. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with serious health issues, including cancer.