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While many chemicals in cosmetics pose hardly any or zero threat, several dozen have been linked with substantial medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and a lot of other common items. However, no group of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Victoria's Secret Fragrant Shimmer Mist Very Sexy Shimmer. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics likely pose little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with major health problems, including cancer.