HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present limited or no danger, dozens have been associated to severe health problems, including cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food, water, and many other commonly used products. Still, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Salon Alkaline Perm for Normal - Resistant Hair Waving Lotion. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with critical health conditions, such as cancer.