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While most chemicals in beauty products pose little or no danger, several have been associated with significant health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other ordinary products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Very Emollient Sunblock, Mineral Protection Facial SPF 20. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics very likely present very little risk, subjection to a few has been associated with critical health disorders, such as cancer.