SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or zero risk, dozens have been associated with substantial medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other ordinary items. Yet, no type of consumer items is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Diabetics' Skin Soothing Lotion. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been linked to significant health problems, including cancer.