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Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or zero threat, some are linked with severe health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other ordinary goods. However, no kind of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Nail Enamel (Pastels). While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, subjection to some has been associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.