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Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or zero danger, several have been linked to substantial health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other ordinary goods. Yet, no type of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including KIDS Sunscreen Stick SPF 55. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.