HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Though many chemicals in beauty products present limited or absolutely no threat, several are associated with serious medical conditions, such as neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through ingestion, inhalation, and internal use, and pose similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food and many other commonly used goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is susceptible to less government oversight than cosmetics, including Shampoo. Though most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose minimal risk, being exposed to a few has been associated with critical health problems, including cancer.