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Although most chemicals in beauty products pose limited or absolutely no risk, several have been linked to significant health conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and many other commonly used products. Still, no sector of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including Hawaiian Tropic Vanilla Lip Balm - SPF 45+. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present very little risk, your exposure to some is associated with serious health problems, including cancer.