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While most chemicals in beauty products pose hardly any or no danger, some are linked with severe medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other everyday goods. However, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nail Polish (Mink Coat). While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with critical health conditions, such as cancer.