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While most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or no threat, dozens are associated with significant health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and several other commonly used goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including K-Palette 1 Day Special Care Lip Sugar Scrub Moist [02 Lemon]. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present very little risk, exposure to some has been linked to critical health issues, such as cancer.