HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no threat, several dozen have been linked to substantial medical conditions, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and various other ordinary goods. Still, no sector of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Suave Kids 2 in 1 Shampoo Smoothers Fairy Berry Strawberry. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to substantial health problems, including cancer.