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Though many chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or no threat, some are associated with substantial health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and a lot of other everyday products. Yet, no group of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Soap. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely pose little risk, exposure to some is associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.