SUN-RELATED PRODUCTS

HERPECIN-L STICK  COSMETIC INFORMATION

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HERPECIN-L STICK  PRODUCT SUMMARY

PRODUCT
Herpecin-L Stick
COMPANY
Chattem, Inc.
BRAND
Herpecin-L
PRIMARY CATEGORY
Sun-Related Products
SUB CATEGORY
Sunscreens

HERPECIN-L STICK  CHEMICALS

CHEMICAL NAME
CHEMICAL ID
Titanium dioxide
8504
Titanium dioxide
8504

Although many chemicals in beauty products pose slight or no threat, several dozen have been linked to substantial medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other common items. Yet, no category of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Herpecin-L Stick. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, your exposure to some is associated with major health concerns, including cancer.