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Although many chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been associated with serious health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and various other everyday items. However, no kind of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Aveeno Advanced Ageless Daily Restorative Cream, SPF 30. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.