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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or absolutely no risk, dozens are associated to significant health conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other commonly used items. But, no group of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (5C). Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, exposure to a few is associated with significant health disorders, including cancer.