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While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or absolutely no threat, dozens have been associated to substantial medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and several other commonly used products. Yet, no area of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Ultra Healing Skin Therapy Lotion with Aloe. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely present minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.