BABY PRODUCTS

BALMEX PREVENTION BABY POWDER  COSMETIC INFORMATION

Cosmetic chemicals product information comes from a number of sources, including from here.

BALMEX PREVENTION BABY POWDER  PRODUCT SUMMARY

PRODUCT
Balmex Prevention Baby Powder
COMPANY
Chattem, Inc.
BRAND
Balme
PRIMARY CATEGORY
Baby Products
SUB CATEGORY
Baby Skin Care

BALMEX PREVENTION BABY POWDER  CHEMICALS

CHEMICAL NAME
CHEMICAL ID
Retinol/retinyl esters, when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU, or 3,000 retinol equivalents.
8865
Retinol/retinyl esters, when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU, or 3,000 retinol equivalents.
8865

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or zero threat, dozens have been associated to serious medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other commonly used items. But, no area of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Balmex Prevention Baby Powder. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, subjection to some is associated with major health issues, such as cancer.