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While most chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or no threat, dozens are linked to serious health problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and many other commonly used products. Still, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including American Cream Shower Gel. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to serious health conditions, such as cancer.