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While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or absolutely no risk, some have been associated to severe health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other everyday items. Yet, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Victoria's Secret Shimmer Lotion Bombshell. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present minimal risk, subjection to some is associated with substantial health problems, including cancer.