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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or no risk, some are associated with severe medical conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's 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, water, and a lot of other everyday items. Still, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Gel-n-Base in One Gel Polish - Ahoy!. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose little risk, exposure to some is linked to major health concerns, including cancer.