HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no threat, several dozen are linked with significant medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter your body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and several other common items. Still, no area of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Defiant (define + Shine pomade). Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics in all likelihood present very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with significant health concerns, including cancer.