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Although most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or zero threat, some are associated with considerable health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other ordinary items. But, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including PROTECTIVE LIP CONDITIONER. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.