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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or no danger, dozens are associated with severe medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other ordinary items. But, no classification of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including KidStick Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 .4oz. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, exposure to a few is associated with major health problems, including cancer.