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Though many chemicals in beauty products present slight or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been associated to severe health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other commonly used goods. Still, no kind of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Nature's Gate Fragrance Free Moisturizing Lotion. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, exposure to some is associated with substantial health disorders, including cancer.