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While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or no threat, several have been linked with considerable health conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other commonly used products. But, no area of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lubriderm Sensitive Skin Lotion. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to major health concerns, such as cancer.