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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present hardly any or absolutely no threat, dozens have been associated to severe medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other common products. But, no category of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Lancome Absolue Makeup SPF 20. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, subjection to a few is associated with worrying health conditions, including cancer.