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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or no threat, dozens are linked to severe health conditions, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and several other common goods. Yet, no area of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (6N). While many of the chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to significant health concerns, including cancer.