HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or no danger, several dozen have been associated with severe medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer can be found in water, food, and a lot of other commonly used products. Still, no classification of consumer products is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Wella Professionals EIMI Rugged Texture Matte Texturizing Paste. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably pose minimal risk, being exposed to some has been associated with critical health conditions, including cancer.