Toxins are widespread are in most of our cosmetic products because they are mostly unregulated. The three "P's" are widely used and include parabens; there are dozens of them and they are linked to cancer because they cause early puberty, a risk factor for breast cancer. The second P are pthalates, which is very widespread. They are plastic softeners but are also used in fragrances, baby wipes, and much more. The third P is petroleum. Most personal care products have petroleum, which we cannot metabolize. They are used as moisturizers but over the long haul they cause drying. Other common petroleum products include sodium laurel sulfate and PEG and much more.