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Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or zero risk, dozens are linked to significant health issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other commonly used goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Olay Professional Pro-X Age Repair Lotion with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to substantial health concerns, including cancer.