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While many chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or absolutely no danger, some are linked to substantial medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other commonly used items. Still, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Got You Covered Mineral Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen (Ivory). Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, being exposed to some is associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.