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Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been associated with substantial health issues, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and various other commonly used goods. However, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Absolute Moisture - Cocoa Butter (Lotion). Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with significant health conditions, such as cancer.