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Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or zero risk, dozens have been associated with substantial health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and a lot of other commonly used products. Still, no kind of consumer products is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 (9W). Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with major health conditions, including cancer.