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Although many chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or absolutely no threat, dozens are linked with substantial health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and several other ordinary items. Still, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including shower gel. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to substantial health disorders, including cancer.