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While most chemicals in cosmetics present very little or no threat, some are associated with serious medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other ordinary items. But, no kind of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Vanicream Cleansing Bar. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with substantial health concerns, such as cancer.