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Though most chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no risk, several dozen have been associated with substantial medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and lots of other common goods. Yet, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Banana Boat Baby Sunblock Lotion. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose little risk, subjection to some has been associated with critical health problems, including cancer.