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Although many chemicals in beauty products pose little or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been linked to substantial health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other common items. Still, no area of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Baby Phat Golden Goddess Shimmering Body Lotion. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with critical health concerns, such as cancer.