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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics present slight or no threat, some are linked to significant health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other commonly used products. However, no sector of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Olay Total Effects Daily UV Moisturizer + Touch of Foundation. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably pose minimal risk, exposure to some has been associated with major health disorders, such as cancer.