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Although many chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or no risk, several have been associated to substantial health issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and many other commonly used goods. But, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including MDSolarSciences SPF 50+ Ultra Mineral Screen Gel. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to serious health disorders, including cancer.