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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or absolutely no risk, dozens have been associated with severe medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday goods. But, no type of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including CoverGirl Colorlicious Lip Gloss. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly present very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with critical health conditions, including cancer.