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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no threat, several dozen are linked to severe medical conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and several other ordinary goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Wash. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, subjection to a few has been linked to substantial health concerns, including cancer.