HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although many chemicals in cosmetic products present little or no risk, several dozen have been linked to considerable medical issues, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and pose similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and various other common goods. Yet, no area of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal products, including purifying shampoo. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products most likely present little risk, subjection to a few is linked to significant health disorders, such as cancer.