SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or zero threat, dozens have been linked to severe medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other commonly used goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Patchouli & Saffron NOURISHING BODY LOTION. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to critical health issues, including cancer.