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Although many chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or zero threat, several have been linked to severe health problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and several other common items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Bath & Body Works Creamy Luxe Hand Soap Vanilla Snowflake. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably pose little risk, exposure to some has been linked to substantial health disorders, including cancer.