HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or absolutely no risk, some have been linked to serious health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other common items. However, no kind of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Clay. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose very little risk, exposure to a few is associated with major health conditions, such as cancer.