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Although many chemicals in cosmetics present little or zero risk, several dozen are linked with severe health issues, including neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and various other common items. But, no category of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Olay Total Effects Daily UV Moisturizer + Touch of Foundation. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present little risk, exposure to a few is associated with worrying health concerns, such as cancer.