HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although the majority of chemicals in cosmetic products pose slight or no risk, several have been linked to serious health problems, including neurological harm and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants linked to cancer are found in food and several other everyday products. However, no sector of consumer products is accountable to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Smoothing Balm. Although many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products very likely pose little risk, exposure to some is linked to major health concerns, including cancer.