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Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or no threat, dozens are associated with serious health issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and various other commonly used goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Balmex Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with worrying health concerns, such as cancer.