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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or no risk, dozens have been linked to considerable health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other commonly used products. But, no type of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Galaxy Lip Scrub. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics likely present minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.