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Although many chemicals in cosmetic products present little or zero danger, several have been associated to serious health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday products. However, no area of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Harmon Zinc Oxide Ointment 2oz. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with significant health conditions, including cancer.