PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose very little or no threat, some have been associated with significant health conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other commonly used items. Yet, no area of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Antimicrobial Hand Wash. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present little risk, exposure to a few is associated with critical health problems, including cancer.