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Although many chemicals in cosmetics present very little or absolutely no danger, several have been associated with severe health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used products. But, no category of consumer products is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nail polish. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present little risk, exposure to some has been associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.