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While most chemicals in cosmetic products present little or no threat, several dozen are associated with significant medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other commonly used items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Gel-n-Base in One Gel Polish - White On White. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with significant health disorders, including cancer.