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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present limited or absolutely no risk, some are associated with substantial medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used goods. However, no kind of consumer goods is accountable to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Me, Myself-ie and I. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, exposure to some is associated with substantial health concerns, such as cancer.