PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or absolutely no threat, several dozen are associated with substantial medical conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and many other everyday products. Yet, no type of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Fresh Citrus Liquid Hand Soap. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to worrying health concerns, such as cancer.