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Although most chemicals in cosmetics pose little or no threat, several dozen have been linked to significant medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other commonly used goods. Yet, no sector of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Ed Hardy Born Wild Womens Shimmer Body Lotion. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to worrying health concerns, such as cancer.