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While most chemicals in cosmetics pose limited or absolutely no threat, dozens have been associated with significant health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nivea A Kiss of Natural Volume Lip Care SPF 15. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood pose little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health conditions, such as cancer.