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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or absolutely no danger, dozens have been linked to significant health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other ordinary products. However, no category of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Aquarium Liquid Hand Soap. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics likely present minimal risk, your exposure to some has been linked to major health disorders, including cancer.