HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Though most chemicals in cosmetics pose little or no threat, several dozen are associated with substantial medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and various other commonly used products. However, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Shampoo & Body Wash. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose little risk, your exposure to a few is associated with major health issues, such as cancer.