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While many chemicals in beauty products present slight or no threat, dozens have been linked with severe health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and lots of other everyday goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including BODY LOTION. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, your exposure to a few is linked to serious health problems, including cancer.