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While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or no danger, dozens have been linked with serious health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other ordinary goods. However, no type of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nail Polish (Kickin' It). While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely pose minimal risk, your exposure to a few has been associated with major health conditions, including cancer.