PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or no danger, some have been associated to severe health conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and a lot of other everyday products. But, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Softsoap Shea and Cocoa Butter Hand Soap. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose little risk, exposure to some has been associated with critical health disorders, such as cancer.