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While most chemicals in beauty products present limited or no risk, several dozen are associated to severe medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other everyday goods. However, no group of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Turtles Shower Gel. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, subjection to some is associated with major health problems, including cancer.