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Although most chemicals in beauty products pose little or no risk, dozens are linked with substantial health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into your body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other common products. But, no group of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including Hand & Body Creme. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to a few is associated with major health issues, including cancer.