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Although most chemicals in cosmetics pose little or zero risk, several dozen have been linked to substantial medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other everyday items. Still, no group of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Hawaiian Tropic Protective Tanning Lotion SPF 8. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present minimal risk, being exposed to a few is associated with critical health conditions, including cancer.