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While many chemicals in cosmetics present little or absolutely no threat, several dozen are associated to considerable medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other commonly used goods. Still, no kind of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, subjection to a few is associated with significant health issues, including cancer.