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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or no threat, several are linked to severe health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other commonly used goods. However, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Multi-Protective Day Creme SPF 20. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health issues, such as cancer.