PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no risk, several dozen are linked to considerable health issues, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other common items. Still, no area of consumer items is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Antimicrobial Lotion Soap. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics almost certainly present little risk, subjection to a few is associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.