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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or no threat, some have been associated with substantial medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other common items. But, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nature's Gate Mineral Sportblock SPF 20 Fragrance-Free. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been linked to major health disorders, such as cancer.