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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or no risk, several dozen are associated with severe medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and many other everyday items. But, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nail Enamel (Pastels). Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to substantial health conditions, such as cancer.