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While most chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or no danger, some are linked with substantial medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and several other commonly used goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Essential Daily Defense Creme SPF 20. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly present very little risk, being exposed to some is linked to serious health problems, including cancer.