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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or absolutely no threat, several dozen are linked with substantial health problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and several other common products. Still, no area of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Purely Sun-Defying Moisturizer with SPF15 Sunscreen. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, exposure to some is associated with major health problems, such as cancer.