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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no danger, dozens are associated with severe medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and lots of other everyday items. But, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Innisfree My Lip Balm 06 Mint Earl Grey. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with worrying health disorders, such as cancer.