SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Although most chemicals in cosmetics pose very little or no threat, several dozen have been associated with substantial health issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food and several other common products. Yet, no group of consumer products is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Nourishing Cleanser. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.