HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose little or zero risk, several dozen are linked to severe health problems, including cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals gain entry to the body through the skin and inhalation, and lead to the same problems as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in food, water, and lots of other common items. Still, no type of consumer items is subject to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal products, including Barbie 2 IN 1 Shampoo. Though most of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics most likely present minimal risk, exposure to a few has been associated with worrying health problems, including cancer.