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Though most chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or absolutely no threat, some are associated to serious health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other common products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Secret Garden Shimmer Mist. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with critical health disorders, including cancer.