HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)
SHIFT COSMETIC INFORMATION
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SHIFT PRODUCT SUMMARY
COMPANY
I.C.O.N. Line, Inc.
PRIMARY CATEGORY
Hair Care Products (non-coloring)
SUB CATEGORY
Hair Styling Products
SHIFT CHEMICALS
CHEMICAL NAME
CHEMICAL ID
Retinol/retinyl esters, when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU, or 3,000 retinol equivalents.
9504
While many chemicals in cosmetics present very little or no danger, some are linked to significant medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.
Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and several other commonly used items. Yet, no group of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Shift. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose little risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with major health conditions, such as cancer.