HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or no risk, dozens are linked to considerable health problems, such as cancer, and neurological harm. Chemicals in cosmetics can enter a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer can be found in food and lots of other commonly used products. Yet, no kind of consumer products is susceptible to less government inspection than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Body Bath and Shampoo. Although many of the chemicals in cosmetics very likely pose very little risk, being exposed to a few has been linked to significant health issues, such as cancer.