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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present little or no threat, several dozen are associated with considerable medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and many other ordinary products. Yet, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including UV Protective Suncare Sunscreen Cream SPF 20. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose very little risk, exposure to some is associated with major health concerns, such as cancer.