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Although most chemicals in beauty products present minimal or no threat, some are linked with considerable health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other ordinary goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette Rollerball. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with major health issues, including cancer.