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Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no threat, several have been linked with significant medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other common goods. But, no kind of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including balmShelter tinted gloss SPF 17. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, your exposure to a few is associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.