SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Though the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or no threat, dozens are associated with substantial medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other commonly used goods. However, no type of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Ultra Healing Skin Therapy Lotion with Aloe. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present very little risk, exposure to some is linked to critical health disorders, including cancer.