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While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose minimal or zero threat, some are associated to severe health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and a lot of other ordinary goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including SPF 20 LIp Balm. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, subjection to some is associated with major health issues, such as cancer.