HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or absolutely no danger, some have been associated to significant medical issues, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and various other commonly used products. Still, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Posh Shampoo Bar. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics probably present little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with worrying health problems, such as cancer.