HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (NON-COLORING)

Although many chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics present slight or zero risk, several have been associated with serious medical problems, such as cancer, reproductive and neurological harm, and developmental delays. Cosmetic chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin, and pose the same risks as food chemicals, per this site.

Chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and lots of other common products. Yet, no type of consumer products is accountable to less government oversight than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Coal Tar Shampoo. While many of the contaminants and chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products very likely present very little risk, exposure to some has been associated with worrying health problems, including cancer.