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Although most chemicals in cosmetics present limited or no risk, several dozen have been associated with serious medical conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and various other common products. But, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lancome Absolue Makeup SPF 20. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, your exposure to some has been linked to worrying health conditions, including cancer.