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Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no risk, several dozen have been associated with serious medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other ordinary items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Caress Glowing Touch Silkening Body Wash. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably pose very little risk, being exposed to some is associated with serious health problems, such as cancer.