PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or absolutely no danger, several dozen are associated with significant medical issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and many other commonly used goods. However, no group of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Shea Butter Beaded Hand Soap. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely pose very little risk, exposure to some is associated with critical health conditions, including cancer.