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Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no risk, dozens have been linked to serious medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and a lot of other ordinary products. Still, no category of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Gentle Face Exfoliant. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably pose very little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with critical health problems, such as cancer.