SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products pose minimal or zero risk, some are associated to serious medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and various other commonly used items. Yet, no sector of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including RE-NUTRIV/Extremely Delicate Skin Cleanser. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present little risk, exposure to some is linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.