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While many chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or absolutely no threat, some have been linked to serious medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used items. Yet, no sector of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Ultimate White Surface Brightening Exfoliator. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to a few is associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.