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Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or zero risk, several dozen have been linked with serious health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and a lot of other commonly used goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (8W). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to serious health problems, such as cancer.