HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose minimal or absolutely no threat, dozens have been associated with significant medical problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals enter a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and cause similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in food and many other everyday products. But, no category of consumer products is susceptible to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Coal Tar Shampoo. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, being exposed to a few is linked to critical health issues, including cancer.