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Although many chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or no risk, dozens are linked to severe health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other everyday products. Yet, no sector of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Sally Hansen Healing Foot Creme. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.