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While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present limited or no danger, some have been associated to serious medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and a lot of other ordinary goods. Still, no sector of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (6N). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, exposure to some is linked to critical health concerns, including cancer.