SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present hardly any or zero risk, several have been associated with substantial medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other common products. However, no area of consumer products is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Prevage Day Intensive Anti-Aging Moisture Cream SPF 30 PA++. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health concerns, such as cancer.