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Although most chemicals in cosmetics pose hardly any or zero risk, some are associated with severe medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other common goods. Still, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Banana Boat Sport Performance Lotion - SPF 15 w/ High UVA. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with substantial health concerns, such as cancer.