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Although many chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or absolutely no risk, some have been linked with significant medical problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other ordinary products. However, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Mineral Creme SPF50. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, your exposure to some has been associated with serious health problems, including cancer.