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Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or no risk, several dozen have been linked to serious medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter your body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other common products. However, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Nature's Gate Mineral Sportblock SPF 20 Fragrance-Free. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, exposure to some is associated with worrying health conditions, such as cancer.