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Though most chemicals in beauty products pose very little or zero danger, several dozen are associated to severe health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other ordinary products. Yet, no category of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Cocoa Butter & Cardamom Lip Balm. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present little risk, exposure to a few has been linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.