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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or absolutely no threat, dozens have been linked to considerable health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. Still, no sector of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Coconut Oil Shampoo. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present very little risk, being exposed to some is linked to significant health problems, such as cancer.