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Though many chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or absolutely no risk, some are associated to significant health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used products. However, no group of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Softsoap Shea and Cocoa Butter Hand Soap. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely pose little risk, exposure to some is associated with major health conditions, including cancer.