The potentially cancerous toxic chemical, Lentine, has been found in five brands of hair dye in China.
The potentially cancerous toxic chemical, Lentine, has been found in five brands of hair dye in China.
According to a China Daily report, local consumer authorities said in Guangzhou yesterday that while the link between hair dye and cancer is still unproved, the five well-known international brands found with the toxic substance included Revlon Color Silk, Ecosystem No 1 Hair Colorant, Sewame Eshine Colorants, Kangchen 3in1 and Ouwaiya hair dye (natural black).
Premature Graying
Grey hair is an optical illusion caused by the presence of white hair amongst other black hair, and this look is also referred to colloquially as ‘salt and pepper’.
Grey hair is an optical illusion caused by the presence of white hair amongst other black hair, and this look is also referred to colloquially as ‘salt and pepper’.
The hazardous elements were detected after the Guangdong provincial consumer commission checked hair dye produced by 21 companies early this year.
"The presence of lentine, widely used as a highly toxic industrial dye, is banned in hair dye," Guo Yuhua, spokesman of the Guangdong provincial food and drug administrative authority, was quoted, as saying.
Opinions Differ on Cancer Risks in Hair-dyeing
A new study finds that using hair dye more than nine times a year increases the risk of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia by 60 per cent. But opinions differ on whether dyeing is that dangerous.
A new study finds that using hair dye more than nine times a year increases the risk of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia by 60 per cent. But opinions differ on whether dyeing is that dangerous.
The authority warned consumers to conduct an allergic test before using "any brands of hair dye".
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In a move to make consumers aware of the side-effects of hair dyes, an allergist has called for allergy warnings on hair dye labels to draw attention to the risks of chemical reactions to hair dye.
In a move to make consumers aware of the side-effects of hair dyes, an allergist has called for allergy warnings on hair dye labels to draw attention to the risks of chemical reactions to hair dye.
