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Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or zero threat, dozens are linked to serious medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Intense XXL Washable Mascara-Base Coat. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics likely present very little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with major health issues, including cancer.