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While many chemicals in beauty products pose limited or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been linked with significant health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics get into your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other everyday items. But, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Gucci Face Lustrous Glow Foundation with Sunscreen SPF 25. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, subjection to some is associated with substantial health conditions, such as cancer.