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While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or zero threat, several dozen have been linked to serious medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and many other everyday products. But, no group of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Sun Defense Cream SPF 50. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose minimal risk, subjection to a few has been associated with significant health issues, including cancer.