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Although most chemicals in cosmetics pose very little or no threat, some have been associated with serious health conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other common goods. Yet, no kind of consumer goods is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including Banana Boat Ultra Defense Lotion SPF 15. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood pose little risk, exposure to a few is associated with critical health conditions, such as cancer.