Chemicals

Noun

Chemicals are substances that have been artificially prepared. 

They can be found in solid, liquid or gaseous states. 

There are chemicals in everything that we use both in and out of our bodies.  Some chemicals are synthetic, harmful and toxic and others are safe and naturally derived from the human body, plants or animals.  Chemicals are typically used to enhance the product's formulation. 

Toxic chemicals should be avoided however, naturally derived chemicals are safe to use both topically and internally depending on the directions of use.

Example of Chemicals in a sentence
The use of chemicals in skincare is necessary to ensure the integrity of the products.

Synonyms
toxins, chemical, chemical mixtures