HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

COAL TAR SHAMPOO EXTRA STRENGTH  COSMETIC INFORMATION

Cosmetic chemicals product information comes from a number of sources, including from here.

COAL TAR SHAMPOO EXTRA STRENGTH  PRODUCT SUMMARY

PRODUCT
Coal Tar Shampoo Extra Strength
COMPANY
Vi-Jon, Inc.
BRAND
CVS
PRIMARY CATEGORY
Hair Care Products (non-coloring)
SUB CATEGORY
Hair Shampoos with Anti-Dandruff properties

COAL TAR SHAMPOO EXTRA STRENGTH  CHEMICALS

CHEMICAL NAME
CHEMICAL ID
Coal Tar
20773
Cocamide diethanolamine
20774
Coal Tar
20781
Cocamide diethanolamine
20782
Coal Tar
23586
Cocamide diethanolamine
32415
Coal Tar
23879
Cocamide diethanolamine
23880
Coal Tar
23879
Cocamide diethanolamine
23880
Coal Tar
32413
Cocamide diethanolamine
32414
Coal Tar
32413
Cocamide diethanolamine
32414
Coal tars
50408
Coal tars
50413
Coal tars
50415

Though most chemicals in cosmetics present very little or zero threat, several dozen are associated with significant health conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in food and several other ordinary products. However, no type of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Coal Tar Shampoo Extra Strength. While many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products in all likelihood present little risk, being exposed to a few is associated with worrying health concerns, including cancer.