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While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or zero risk, several dozen are linked with significant health issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and a lot of other commonly used items. But, no group of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nail Polish (Platinum Star). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, exposure to some has been associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.