Hair Dye Allergy is a Health Risk to Avoid
Several weeks ago a highly publicized news story focused on the dangers of repeatedly using chemical hair dye. An actor from the popular TV show, NCIS, suffered a severe allergic reaction after attempting to dye her hair black with a chemical hair dye she had used on several occasions. Actor, Pauley Perrette is warning her hundreds of thousands of fans about the risks of using chemical hair dyes, especially darker colors.
Click the link to view the video from CBS Los Angeles detailing
Ms. Perrette’s hair dye misfortune and health warning.
Chemical Hair Dye -Possible Side Effects
According to the FDA, American Cancer Society, CDC, NIH, National Cancer Institute -and a plethora of other consumer organizations
- Cause allergic reactions including redness, rashes, sores, burning sensations, itching and headaches.
- Be a possible carcinogen after oxidation, linked to increasing the occurrence of various forms of cancer such as: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Multiple myeloma, Breast Cancer, Leukemia, Bladder Cancer.
Additionally, a report (08/2007) from leading chemical company DuPont, regarding the dangers of para-phenylenediamine (PPD) in hair dye is well-documented in the Material Safety Data Sheet. (MSDS number: 1155CR) Unfortunately, this document is no longer available online. You must contact DuPont and request it.
See also: Facts about skin allergies from the New Zealand Dermatological Society, Inc.
Please give serious thought to this information about possible side effects of chemical hair dye.
Ms. Perrette is now searching for an all-natural hair dye that is completely safe. That’s a wise decision. You can make the wise choice, too: use all-natural plant-based hair dye and be safe.
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