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While many chemicals in cosmetics present slight or zero risk, dozens are associated with serious health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other commonly used goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics, including Nail Polish (Break the Rules). Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present little risk, your exposure to a few has been associated with serious health problems, such as cancer.