HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While many chemicals in cosmetic products present slight or zero risk, some have been linked to considerable medical issues, including developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and many other everyday goods. But, no kind of consumer goods is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Herbal Essentials Shampoo (Grapefruit & Kiwi, Raspberry & Blackcurrent, Mandarin & Pear, Rosehips). Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to major health concerns, such as cancer.