PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

Although many chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or absolutely no threat, several dozen are associated to considerable health problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food, water, and a lot of other ordinary goods. Still, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including hand soap. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some is linked to serious health problems, including cancer.