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Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or zero threat, several dozen have been linked to substantial health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and several other everyday goods. Still, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Diamonds and Sapphires Elizabeth Taylor Perfumed Body Lotion. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to major health issues, including cancer.