BALMEX MULTI-PURPOSE HEALING OINTMENT COSMETIC INFORMATION
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BALMEX MULTI-PURPOSE HEALING OINTMENT PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT
Balmex Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment
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.