HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetics pose slight or absolutely no threat, dozens are linked to serious health issues, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and several other common goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Hair & Body Wash. While most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose very little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to critical health conditions, including cancer.