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Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or zero danger, several dozen have been associated with considerable health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other common items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Gentle Exfoliating Completely Beautiful Body Wash. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics likely present little risk, exposure to a few is associated with worrying health issues, such as cancer.