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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or zero threat, several dozen have been linked to severe health conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other common items. Yet, no group of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Silky Smooth Body Wash. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely present little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to major health conditions, including cancer.