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While most chemicals in beauty products present hardly any or zero threat, dozens are linked to substantial health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other everyday products. But, no group of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Medicated Lip Balm. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, exposure to some has been associated with worrying health conditions, including cancer.