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While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or zero danger, dozens are associated with significant health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other everyday products. However, no category of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Hair & Body Shampoo. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with major health problems, including cancer.