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Although most chemicals in beauty products pose hardly any or absolutely no risk, several dozen are associated to serious health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and several other commonly used products. But, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including 05 Foundation SPF 15. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, exposure to some has been linked to worrying health issues, including cancer.