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While many chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no risk, several have been associated to serious health issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and many other common products. However, no area of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including TERRACOTTA SPRAY - BRONZING POWDER MIST WITH SUNSCREEN - SPF 10. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, subjection to a few has been associated with worrying health problems, including cancer.