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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or no threat, some are associated with significant health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and several other commonly used products. Still, no area of consumer products is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including StriVectin-SD SPF30. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely present very little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to substantial health concerns, including cancer.