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Although many chemicals in beauty products present slight or absolutely no threat, dozens are linked to severe health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and several other commonly used products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Bar Soap. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, exposure to a few is linked to worrying health problems, including cancer.