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Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or no risk, several dozen are associated with serious health conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other ordinary products. Still, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Turkish Delight Shower Soap. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, subjection to a few has been associated with critical health problems, including cancer.