SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products pose slight or no threat, several dozen are linked with considerable medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and a lot of other common goods. Yet, no kind of consumer goods is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics, including Moisturizing Diabetics' Skin Soothing Lotion for Dry Skin. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, subjection to some has been associated with critical health issues, such as cancer.