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Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or no risk, some have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other commonly used products. Yet, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including Hydrating Lip Balm SPF 30 (Red). Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, subjection to a few is associated with substantial health conditions, such as cancer.