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Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or no risk, several dozen have been associated to significant health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into your body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other ordinary items. However, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Mineral Creme SPF50. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, subjection to some has been associated with major health concerns, including cancer.