HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although most chemicals in cosmetic products pose hardly any or zero risk, dozens are linked to substantial medical conditions, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals invade the body through inhalation, the skin, and ingestion, and cause the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals linked to cancer are found in food, water, and many other common goods. Yet, no classification of consumer goods is accountable to less government direction than cosmetics and other personal products, including Spiderman shampoo. Though many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose little risk, being exposed to some has been linked to substantial health conditions, including cancer.