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Although most chemicals in cosmetics pose hardly any or absolutely no danger, dozens have been associated to substantial medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other commonly used products. Still, no kind of consumer products is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Soothing Milk & Oatmeal Soap. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably pose very little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with significant health concerns, including cancer.