BATH PRODUCTS

Though most chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or zero threat, some are linked with substantial health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday items. But, no category of consumer items is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Bath and Shower Gel. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with major health concerns, such as cancer.