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Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or no threat, dozens are associated with significant medical issues, 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.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other common products. Still, no category of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Empress. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with major health conditions, including cancer.