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Though many chemicals in cosmetic products present little or no threat, several are associated with substantial health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other ordinary items. However, no category of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nail Polish (Fairytale). Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.