HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Though most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present very little or zero threat, several have been associated with substantial medical problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other common goods. However, no sector of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Shampoo. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics most likely present very little risk, your exposure to some has been linked to serious health problems, including cancer.