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Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or zero risk, several dozen have been associated with considerable medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other everyday products. Still, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 20 sunscreen. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, your exposure to a few is associated with serious health problems, including cancer.