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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or absolutely no risk, dozens are linked with serious medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used products. However, no area of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Oh, Para-chute!. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present little risk, your exposure to a few is associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.