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While most chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or absolutely no threat, dozens are associated with substantial medical conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and several other commonly used goods. However, no category of consumer goods is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Victoria's Secret Fragrant Powder-Oil. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, being exposed to some is linked to substantial health concerns, such as cancer.