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Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose little or no danger, several dozen are linked with serious health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and many other common products. Still, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including SK-II Brightening Derm Clear Lotion. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, being exposed to a few is associated with significant health issues, including cancer.