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While most chemicals in beauty products present very little or no threat, dozens are linked with severe health issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and lots of other commonly used items. However, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Mineral Tinted Sunscreen Stick SPF 30. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been linked to critical health issues, including cancer.