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Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or zero danger, dozens have been linked to substantial health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other everyday products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Rich Shea Butter Moisturizing Hand Soap with Moisture Beads. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, exposure to a few is associated with worrying health concerns, such as cancer.