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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or zero threat, several dozen are associated to severe medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and several other everyday goods. Still, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including St. Ives Renew and Firm Facial Scrub. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, subjection to some has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.