SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

While many chemicals in beauty products pose little or no danger, dozens have been associated to serious medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and several other commonly used goods. Yet, no group of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Body Lotion. Although most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few is linked to worrying health problems, such as cancer.