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Although most chemicals in beauty products present limited or zero risk, several are associated with significant medical issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and many other ordinary items. Still, no category of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Stick Foundation. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with significant health disorders, including cancer.