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Though many chemicals in beauty products pose limited or absolutely no risk, several have been linked to severe medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other everyday products. However, no classification of consumer products is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including SPF 18 No Fragrance Sunscreen Lotion. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with critical health conditions, such as cancer.