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Though most chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or no risk, dozens have been associated to serious medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and several other everyday products. Still, no classification of consumer products is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (8W). Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.