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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or zero threat, dozens are associated with substantial medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and various other ordinary goods. But, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Youth Masque. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably pose little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to serious health disorders, such as cancer.