PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose little or zero risk, dozens have been linked to substantial health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and many other everyday goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Mild Lotion Soap. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose minimal risk, exposure to a few has been linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.