PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or zero danger, several dozen have been associated to considerable medical issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other everyday items. Yet, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Foam Food Industry Antibacterial Soap. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, exposure to some has been associated with substantial health problems, including cancer.