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Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or absolutely no risk, dozens are linked to significant medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used items. Still, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Victoria's Secret Sparkle Lip Gloss. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, being exposed to some is linked to significant health disorders, such as cancer.