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Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or absolutely no threat, some have been linked with serious health issues, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other commonly used products. Still, no type of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including IDEAL NUTRITION - BAUME DE RIZ / RICE BALM. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics probably present little risk, exposure to some is associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.