HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)
C.O. BIGELOW SHAMPOO COSMETIC INFORMATION
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C.O. BIGELOW SHAMPOO PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT
C.O. Bigelow Shampoo
COMPANY
Bath & Body Works
PRIMARY CATEGORY
Hair Care Products (non-coloring)
SUB CATEGORY
Hair Shampoos
C.O. BIGELOW SHAMPOO CHEMICALS
CHEMICAL NAME
CHEMICAL ID
Retinol/retinyl esters, when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU, or 3,000 retinol equivalents.
18288
Though many chemicals in cosmetic products present minimal or no danger, several dozen have been associated to significant medical issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Cosmetic chemicals invade your body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.
Chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other common items. Still, no type of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including C.O. Bigelow Shampoo. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, exposure to a few is associated with serious health problems, such as cancer.