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While most chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or no threat, some have been associated with considerable medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade your body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other common goods. However, no area of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Santa's Christmas shower cream. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably pose little risk, your exposure to some is associated with significant health problems, including cancer.