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Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose little or no threat, dozens have been associated with substantial medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other everyday items. However, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Nail Lacquer - Pocketful of Posies. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.