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Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or absolutely no risk, some are associated to substantial medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and a lot of other ordinary goods. But, no category of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (5C). Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose very little risk, exposure to a few is linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.