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Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or absolutely no threat, dozens are associated to substantial health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other common items. But, no group of consumer items is accountable to less government management than cosmetics, including Burt's Bees BB Cream. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health issues, including cancer.