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While many chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or zero risk, dozens are associated with considerable medical issues, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other ordinary goods. But, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Balmex Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present minimal risk, subjection to a few has been associated with serious health concerns, including cancer.