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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or absolutely no threat, several dozen are associated with considerable health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and various other common items. However, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE NUTRIPERFECT NIGHT CREAM. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with major health concerns, including cancer.