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Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or absolutely no threat, several have been associated with severe medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and lots of other common products. Still, no category of consumer products is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Victoria's Secret Pink Lip Balm. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present little risk, subjection to a few has been associated with major health conditions, including cancer.