PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products present hardly any or no threat, several dozen are associated to severe medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other everyday goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Cooks Citrus Liquid Hand Soap. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, your exposure to some has been associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.