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Although most chemicals in cosmetics present slight or no threat, several have been linked with considerable health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and many other ordinary goods. However, no type of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Essential Daily Defense Creme SPF 20. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with serious health disorders, such as cancer.