SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or absolutely no threat, some have been associated to substantial medical conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter your body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other everyday goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Olay Age Defying Sensitive Skin Day Lotion with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably pose very little risk, exposure to a few is linked to significant health conditions, such as cancer.