SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Though many chemicals in beauty products pose little or absolutely no danger, several dozen are associated to severe medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other ordinary goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Vaseline Daily Skin Shield Protective Body Lotion with SPF 15. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics probably pose very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with serious health conditions, including cancer.