SUN-RELATED PRODUCTS

While most chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or no risk, several dozen are associated with significant medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and various other commonly used goods. But, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including 09 Oil-free Balancing Foundation SPF15. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, exposure to a few is linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.