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Though many chemicals in cosmetic products present limited or no threat, several dozen are associated to significant medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals enter your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other commonly used items. But, no category of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Olay Regenerist Touch of Foundation UV Defense Regenerating Moisturizer. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely pose very little risk, exposure to some is associated with significant health conditions, including cancer.