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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose little or zero risk, dozens are associated to substantial health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter your body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other everyday products. Yet, no classification of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Crest Complete Multi-Benefit Whitening + Scope Cool Peppermint toothpaste. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer.