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Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or no risk, dozens have been associated to considerable medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Banana Boat Kids Sunblock Lotion Tear Free - SPF50, 8 Fl. oz.. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with major health issues, including cancer.