HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or zero threat, several dozen are associated to serious health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and many other ordinary goods. But, no area of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including ELLENCE Ever-Long Oil in Shampoo for Coarse Hair. Though most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present minimal risk, subjection to some has been linked to significant health problems, such as cancer.