HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although the majority of chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present minimal or no risk, some have been associated to substantial medical problems, including developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into the body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals linked to cancer are found in water, food, and several other commonly used goods. But, no classification of consumer goods is accountable to less government inspection than cosmetics, including Avengers shampoo. Though many of the chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few is linked to substantial health concerns, such as cancer.