HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been linked to significant medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics get into the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other commonly used products. Yet, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Nature's Gate Hemp Nourishing Shampoo. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present little risk, exposure to some is linked to critical health concerns, such as cancer.