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Although many chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or no danger, several dozen have been linked to significant medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. But, no category of consumer goods is accountable to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Eyeshadow #5 (Puttin' on the Glitz limited-edition color collection & purse). Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics likely present little risk, being exposed to some is associated with worrying health disorders, including cancer.