HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose hardly any or no danger, dozens have been linked with significant medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used goods. However, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Dove Pro Age Therapy Shampoo. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been linked to serious health concerns, including cancer.