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While most chemicals in beauty products present hardly any or absolutely no risk, some have been linked to substantial health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and lots of other ordinary products. But, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Dove Gentle Exfoliating Nourishing Body Wash. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, being exposed to some is linked to critical health issues, such as cancer.