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Though many chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no threat, several have been linked with serious health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other commonly used products. However, no area of consumer products is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Nail Polish (Fairytale). Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably pose little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to substantial health disorders, such as cancer.