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Although many chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or no threat, several dozen have been associated with substantial health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other everyday goods. Yet, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Absolute Moisture - Cocoa Butter (Lotion). Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with substantial health problems, including cancer.