SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been associated to substantial medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals enter the 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 many other everyday items. Still, no classification of consumer items is accountable to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including MATTIFYING BALANCING FLUID. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with substantial health disorders, including cancer.