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Though most chemicals in beauty products pose very little or absolutely no risk, dozens are associated with severe medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used goods. But, no sector of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Nivea For Men Replenishing Lip Balm SPF 15. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, your exposure to a few is associated with worrying health issues, including cancer.