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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or no threat, dozens have been associated with serious health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other everyday goods. However, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Salt and Peppermint Bark. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few is linked to significant health conditions, including cancer.