PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

Though most chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or no threat, some are associated with significant medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other common items. But, no category of consumer items is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including D.G.A. Plus Antimicrobial Soap. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly present very little risk, exposure to some is associated with significant health concerns, such as cancer.