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While most chemicals in cosmetic products present little or zero risk, several have been linked to considerable medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other ordinary goods. But, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Olay Anti-Wrinkle Mature Skin Firming Night Cream. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly pose little risk, your exposure to a few is associated with significant health concerns, including cancer.