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While many chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or absolutely no risk, dozens are associated with significant medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other commonly used items. But, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Secret Garden Ultra-Softening Body Butter. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly pose very little risk, exposure to some is associated with major health problems, including cancer.