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While many chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or absolutely no risk, several are associated with severe medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and several other everyday items. Yet, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present little risk, exposure to a few is linked to serious health disorders, such as cancer.