Abstract
This chapter reviews evidence that uptake of multiple chemical components of personal care products into body tissues may be contributing to the development of cancer in some tissues. Complex mixtures including chemical components of personal care products may enable hallmarks of cancer to develop in relevant tissues through additive and complementary mechanisms between the different chemicals over long-term exposures. Evidence is presented more specifically for a role of underarm cosmetics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the development of breast cancer and for a role of talc in the development of ovarian cancer. Sunscreen and skin cancer is discussed. Personal decisions to reduce exposure to personal care product ingredients may provide a precautionary strategy for the prevention of some cancers and most especially for breast and ovarian cancers.
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