SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or absolutely no risk, several dozen are associated with severe medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and various other everyday products. But, no sector of consumer products is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Body Wash. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with major health disorders, such as cancer.