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Although most chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or zero threat, several dozen have been associated with substantial medical conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other everyday items. But, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Victoria's Secret Supersoft Body Butter Shea. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose little risk, exposure to a few is associated with substantial health concerns, such as cancer.