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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or absolutely no risk, several dozen are associated to severe health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other commonly used goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Olay Anti-Wrinkle Nutrients Daily SPF 15 Lotion. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with critical health problems, including cancer.