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Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present little or absolutely no danger, several dozen have been linked with serious medical conditions, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and lots of other ordinary items. Still, no group of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Kiehl's Lip Balm SPF 15 Petrolatum Lip Protection. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics likely pose little risk, subjection to a few is linked to major health concerns, such as cancer.