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Though many chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or no risk, several dozen have been linked to significant medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and several other commonly used products. Yet, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Ultra Sensitive FaceBlock SPF25. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present little risk, exposure to some has been linked to substantial health disorders, such as cancer.