My mini wanted to get her hair done for Christmas. I'm always looking for a low tox alternative and remembered my client Nikki who happens to be a stylist switched to low tox hair products as part of her wellness journey! VB locals, she is amazing! Check her out at @ignite_within_llc
If you regularly color your hair, you may want to check out EWG's list of toxins you're likely absorbing from these hair dye products...
☠️ Ammonia - Respiratory irritant and potential endocrine disruptor
☠️ P-phenylenediamine - Potential carcinogen that causes organ system and blood toxicity; may cause allergies and immunotoxicity; causes occupational hazards
☠️ Resorcinol - Potential endocrine disruptor and carcinogen that may cause allergies and immunotoxicity; contributes to occupational hazards, and may cause skin, eyes and lung irritation
☠️ Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate - Potential carcinogen and immunotoxic agent
☠️ Methylisothiazolinone: May cause neurotoxicity, irritation and immunotoxicity
☠️ Artificial fragrance - High potential for allergic reactions and immunotoxicity; potential cause of organ system toxicity
☠️ Methylparaben - Potential endocrine disruptor and may cause biochemical or cellular level changes
☠️ 1-Naphthol - Potential carcinogen; may cause immunotoxicity and irritation
☠️ Ethanolamine - May cause organ system toxicity, irritation and allergic reactions
☠️ Formaldehyde - Impacts the central nervous system, leading to mood changes, insomnia, memory impairment and headaches.
There are actually lots of clean brands that don't use harmful ingredients to color or straighten your hair. Check out the EWG's Skindeep Database for the safest options.
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