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Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or absolutely no threat, dozens are linked with serious medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other ordinary goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Lever 2000 Vaseline Skin Refreshing Original Bar. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with critical health concerns, such as cancer.