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While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or zero risk, some have been associated with substantial health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into your body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and many other ordinary items. However, no group of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Victoria's Secret Flavored Lip Balm Berry Tarte. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with substantial health concerns, including cancer.