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Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no threat, some have been associated with severe medical conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other common products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Gel-n-Base in One Gel Polish - Pool Party. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to worrying health conditions, such as cancer.