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Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present little or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been associated with serious health issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and lots of other everyday goods. Still, no group of consumer goods is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics, including Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF40. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with major health problems, including cancer.