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While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no threat, several have been associated to considerable health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other everyday items. Still, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Baby Phat Golden Goddess Shimmering Body Lotion. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, your exposure to a few has been associated with significant health conditions, such as cancer.