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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present limited or zero danger, several dozen are linked with serious medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other common items. But, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including White Shoulders Perfumed Body Lotion. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably pose minimal risk, your exposure to a few is linked to major health problems, including cancer.