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Though most chemicals in beauty products present little or no threat, dozens have been associated to severe health problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and several other ordinary goods. Still, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Sheer Finish Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen (Fair). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose little risk, subjection to a few has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.