SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Though many chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or no threat, dozens have been associated to substantial health problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter your body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and a lot of other common items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics, including Pure & Free Liquid SPF50 Sensitive Skin. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely pose little risk, being exposed to some is associated with serious health issues, such as cancer.