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Although most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or no risk, several dozen have been associated with substantial health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and several other everyday goods. Yet, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Best Western AquaMer Shower Gel. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health problems, including cancer.