HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although many chemicals in cosmetics present minimal or absolutely no threat, several have been linked to considerable health problems, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals can enter a person's body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in food, water, and several other commonly used items. However, no classification of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Soft Sheen-Carson Dark and Lovely Beautiful Beginnings Kids No-Mistake Nourishing No-lye Cream Activator. Though many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics very likely present little risk, subjection to a few is associated with serious health concerns, such as cancer.