Over 5,000 chemicals are used in personal care products alone, according to
Pharmacopia.net.
The skin, the body's largest organ, is the most typical absorption point of
everyday toxins. Up to 60% of certain ingredients in body products, such as
lotion, cream and bubble bath, will be absorbed through the skin and into the
bloodstream. It is believed these chemicals will either accumulate in target
organs, or are metabolized through the system, in some instances over a period
of years, according to Mount Sinai.