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Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no threat, several dozen are linked with severe health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other common goods. Yet, no area of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Sheer Daily Protector SPF 50. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.