HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products present little or zero threat, several have been associated to severe medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and various other ordinary goods. However, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Aveeno Nourish Shine Shampoo. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to critical health problems, such as cancer.