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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present little or zero danger, some have been linked to significant health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and various other common goods. But, no sector of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Marc Jacobs Daisy Velvety Body Butter. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to serious health conditions, such as cancer.