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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or zero threat, some are associated to considerable medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other ordinary goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Perfecting Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen (Earthy Beige). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose very little risk, exposure to a few is associated with critical health disorders, such as cancer.