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Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no risk, several have been linked with significant health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other commonly used goods. Yet, no kind of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Antibacterial Gold Hand Soap. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics likely present very little risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.