HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although many chemicals in beauty products pose little or no risk, dozens have been linked to severe health problems, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through the skin and inhalation, and cause the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer can be found in water, food, and various other ordinary products. Still, no type of consumer products is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Coal Tar Shampoo. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics likely present minimal risk, being exposed to some is linked to critical health issues, such as cancer.