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Though most chemicals in beauty products present minimal or no danger, some have been linked with significant medical conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and a lot of other common goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government direction 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 probably pose minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with significant health disorders, including cancer.