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Though many chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or absolutely no threat, dozens have been associated with significant medical issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other everyday products. But, no group of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Maybe Baby Body Cream. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with major health concerns, including cancer.