HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While most chemicals in cosmetic products pose little or absolutely no threat, several dozen have been linked with substantial health problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer can be found in food and several other commonly used items. However, no classification of consumer items is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Trichomania. Although most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to critical health disorders, such as cancer.