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Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or no threat, several have been linked to serious medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other everyday items. But, no type of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Perfecting Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen (Neutral Beige). Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood pose little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health disorders, including cancer.