HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Though the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose limited or zero risk, dozens have been linked to substantial medical conditions, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food, water, and lots of other commonly used products. But, no classification of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics, including Coal Tar Shampoo. While most of the chemicals in cosmetics likely pose very little risk, being exposed to some is linked to worrying health conditions, such as cancer.