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Though most chemicals in cosmetic products present hardly any or no risk, dozens have been associated with serious health conditions, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and many other common items. Yet, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including skin balancing face primer SPF 20. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, exposure to some is linked to critical health issues, including cancer.