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While most chemicals in beauty products present little or no danger, dozens are linked with severe health issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and a lot of other commonly used products. Still, no area of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Victoria's Secret Sparkle Lip Gloss. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics probably pose very little risk, exposure to some is linked to substantial health problems, such as cancer.