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Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or zero threat, dozens have been associated to severe health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter your body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used items. But, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Burts Bees Sunscreen SPF 15. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely pose little risk, your exposure to some has been associated with worrying health disorders, such as cancer.