HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although most chemicals in beauty products present slight or absolutely no threat, several dozen are associated to substantial health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other common products. Still, no category of consumer products is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Neutralizing Shampoo. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with critical health conditions, including cancer.