HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products present little or no threat, several are associated to severe health conditions, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter the body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and various other commonly used goods. Still, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics, including balancing shampoo. Although many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics probably present minimal risk, being exposed to a few is linked to major health disorders, such as cancer.