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Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or zero threat, several have been associated with serious medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and various other commonly used products. Still, no category of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Silk. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with significant health concerns, including cancer.