HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

While the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products present very little or no risk, several are linked with serious medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to a person's body through internal use, the skin, and inhalation, and pose the same risks 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 goods. Still, no category of consumer goods is subject to less government management than cosmetics, including Harmon Face Values Brazilian Keratin 14 Days Straightening Treatment 4oz (boxed). While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, subjection to some has been associated with critical health conditions, including cancer.