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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or absolutely no threat, several dozen are associated with serious health issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade your body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other common products. Yet, no sector of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Sally Hansen Pedicure Collection - Smoothing Pumice Foot Polish. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly present minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with substantial health problems, including cancer.