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While most chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no threat, some have been linked with substantial medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and lots of other common goods. But, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Burts Bees Radiance Day Lotion SPF 7. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably pose very little risk, subjection to some has been associated with major health concerns, such as cancer.