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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or zero risk, dozens have been linked to significant medical issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and a lot of other common goods. Yet, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including MD Creme Mineral Beauty Balm SPF50 Light/Medium. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been linked to critical health concerns, including cancer.