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Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or no risk, some are linked to significant health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Perfecting Cushion #11. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, being exposed to some is linked to substantial health conditions, such as cancer.