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Although many chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or zero threat, several dozen are associated with significant health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other commonly used products. Still, no type of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including MD Creme Mineral Beauty Balm SPF50 Light/Medium. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer.