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Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or zero threat, some are linked to considerable health issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into your body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other commonly used items. Still, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Hydrating Lip Balm SPF 30 (Red). Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with substantial health disorders, such as cancer.