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Though many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or no risk, some have been associated with significant medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other common items. Yet, no group of consumer items is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Victoria's Secret Flavored Lip Balm Pure Coconut. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, being exposed to some has been associated with major health concerns, such as cancer.