HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although many chemicals in beauty products present limited or absolutely no risk, some have been associated to serious health issues, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Chemicals in cosmetics gain entry to a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals and contaminants associated with cancer are found in water, food, and a lot of other everyday items. But, no kind of consumer items is subject to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Redken Elastic Works 09 Waving Gel. While most of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products probably present very little risk, your exposure to some is associated with major health conditions, such as cancer.