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Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no threat, several dozen have been linked to considerable medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other everyday items. But, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including FaceScreen spf 50. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present minimal risk, exposure to some has been linked to major health problems, such as cancer.