HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While many chemicals in cosmetics present limited or no risk, several dozen are associated with severe health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and various other commonly used items. But, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including BioSilk Smoothing Balm. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose little risk, subjection to a few is associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer.