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Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no risk, some are linked with considerable health issues, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and many other common goods. Yet, no sector of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Bath & Body Works Diamond Shimmer Mist Tokyo Lotus & Apple Blossom. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics likely present little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to serious health concerns, including cancer.