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Although many chemicals in cosmetics pose minimal or no risk, dozens have been linked with severe medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and lots of other ordinary goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Olay Simply Refresh Rainforest Flower Bar Soap. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose very little risk, exposure to some is linked to significant health conditions, including cancer.