SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present limited or no threat, several dozen are linked with severe health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade your body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and several other common items. However, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including TINTED MOISTURE PROTECTION. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.