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While many chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or no danger, some are associated to serious health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other ordinary goods. But, no sector of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including EXTRA SMOOTH SUN PROTECTION CREAM. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, exposure to a few is associated with worrying health disorders, such as cancer.