PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

Although many chemicals in beauty products pose very little or absolutely no danger, some are associated with substantial health conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and various other commonly used goods. But, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Hand Care System Antimicrobial Hand Soap. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with worrying health problems, including cancer.