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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or zero threat, dozens have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other everyday items. Yet, no category of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Sweet Pea Scented Hand Soap. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics very likely present little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health disorders, such as cancer.