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Although many chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or absolutely no risk, several have been linked with substantial health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and many other ordinary goods. But, no group of consumer goods is accountable to less government management than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (9W). While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, being exposed to a few is linked to significant health problems, such as cancer.