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Though many chemicals in cosmetics pose little or zero threat, dozens are linked with severe health conditions, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other everyday products. Still, no type of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Crest Complete Multi-Benefit Whitening + Scope Minty Fresh Striped. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose very little risk, being exposed to some is associated with critical health issues, including cancer.