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Though most chemicals in cosmetics pose very little or absolutely no risk, some have been linked with considerable health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other everyday products. Still, no group of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (3N). Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with critical health problems, such as cancer.