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While many chemicals in beauty products present very little or absolutely no risk, several dozen are associated to severe medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other ordinary products. However, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including NutraShield Lotion SPF 70+. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.