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While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present hardly any or zero threat, several dozen are associated to severe health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other everyday goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Olay Total Effects Daily UV Moisturizer + Touch of Foundation. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose very little risk, subjection to some is linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.