SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose very little or no risk, several dozen are associated with substantial medical problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other common items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Anti-Redness Foaming Cleanser. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics almost certainly pose very little risk, subjection to some has been associated with major health problems, such as cancer.