BABY PRODUCTS

BALMEX MULTI-PURPOSE HEALING OINTMENT  COSMETIC INFORMATION

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BALMEX MULTI-PURPOSE HEALING OINTMENT  PRODUCT SUMMARY

PRODUCT
Balmex Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment
COMPANY
Chattem, Inc.
BRAND
Balme
PRIMARY CATEGORY
Baby Products
SUB CATEGORY
Diaper Rash Treatment

BALMEX MULTI-PURPOSE HEALING OINTMENT  CHEMICALS

CHEMICAL NAME
CHEMICAL ID
Retinol/retinyl esters, when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU, or 3,000 retinol equivalents.
8860
Retinol/retinyl esters, when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU, or 3,000 retinol equivalents.
8860

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose limited or zero risk, several dozen are associated to severe health conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other ordinary items. Yet, no area of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Balmex Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics most likely present little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health issues, such as cancer.