HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present little or absolutely no threat, some are linked to significant medical issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food and many other common goods. Still, no classification of consumer goods is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal products, including Medicated Shampoo. Although most of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with significant health issues, such as cancer.