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While most chemicals in beauty products present little or zero danger, several dozen have been linked to substantial medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other ordinary goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Dove Purely Pampering Shea Butter Body Wash. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose minimal risk, subjection to some has been associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.