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While most chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or zero danger, dozens have been associated to significant health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other ordinary goods. Still, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Suave Sandalwood and Cinnamon Body Lotion. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with substantial health disorders, such as cancer.