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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present hardly any or absolutely no risk, some have been associated to serious medical conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other common products. However, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with critical health issues, including cancer.