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Though many chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or absolutely no threat, several have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and many other common products. However, no type of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Nature's Gate Mineral Sportblock SPF 20 Fragrance-Free. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to critical health concerns, including cancer.