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Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present little or no danger, several dozen have been associated to significant health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and various other ordinary items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including CHI Scentuals Gardenia and Lily Lotion. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with substantial health disorders, such as cancer.