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Though many chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no danger, several dozen have been linked to severe medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other common products. But, no area of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Ocean Scented Hand Soap. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, subjection to some is linked to major health conditions, including cancer.