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While most chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or no threat, several have been associated with serious health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. Still, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Restoring Cream. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, subjection to a few is associated with serious health concerns, such as cancer.