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Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been linked with severe health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other ordinary items. But, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Lotion. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to major health concerns, including cancer.