HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although most chemicals in beauty products present little or absolutely no risk, dozens are linked to substantial health conditions, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals 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 are found in food and several other ordinary items. However, no category of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Hair & Body Wash. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics in all likelihood pose minimal risk, being exposed to some is associated with substantial health problems, such as cancer.