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While most chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or zero danger, several dozen have been associated with serious medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other common items. However, no area of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Extra Protection Shave Gel. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly pose little risk, exposure to some has been linked to critical health problems, including cancer.