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Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose limited or no risk, dozens have been linked with significant health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and several other ordinary products. However, no group of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Ivory Natural. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, being exposed to some is associated with major health problems, such as cancer.