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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or no threat, several dozen are associated to severe health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and several other ordinary products. However, no category of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Botanical Effects Mask 3 (Oily Skin). Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, exposure to a few is associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.