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Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products present minimal or zero threat, dozens have been associated with severe medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other common goods. Yet, no sector of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Olay Total Effects Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Fragrance-Free. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few is associated with significant health concerns, including cancer.