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Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or absolutely no threat, several are associated with serious health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other commonly used items. However, no area of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Banana Boat Kids Sunblock Lotion Tear Free - SPF50, 8 Fl. oz.. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, exposure to some has been associated with substantial health problems, including cancer.