HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or absolutely no danger, dozens have been associated with substantial medical problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and lead to the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and a lot of other commonly used products. Still, no area of consumer products is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including Coal Tar Shampoo. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products probably present little risk, your exposure to a few is associated with worrying health disorders, including cancer.