SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

While most chemicals in beauty products pose slight or no threat, several have been associated with substantial medical problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used goods. However, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Sally Hansen Just Feel Spa Peppermint Foot Stick. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, exposure to a few has been associated with significant health problems, such as cancer.