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While most chemicals in cosmetic products present hardly any or zero risk, several have been associated with serious medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other commonly used goods. Still, no classification of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including American Cream solid perfume. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with significant health disorders, such as cancer.