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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products present little or zero risk, several have been associated to substantial medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other ordinary goods. But, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Green Jelly Bean Shower Gel aka (spring has sprung-lime jelly bean shower gel). Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely pose minimal risk, your exposure to a few has been linked to worrying health problems, including cancer.