HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While many chemicals in cosmetics pose hardly any or absolutely no risk, several dozen have been linked with severe health conditions, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to similar risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and many other ordinary goods. Still, no area of consumer goods is susceptible to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including balancing shampoo. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics likely present little risk, subjection to a few is associated with critical health concerns, such as cancer.