PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no threat, several have been associated with considerable health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into your body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other everyday goods. However, no sector of consumer goods is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics, including body lotion. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present little risk, exposure to some has been linked to significant health issues, such as cancer.