23 Popular Hair Dyes Test Positive for Carcinogenic Chemicals: Report

Six product samples contained a chemical that is toxic for the central nervous system, according to Consumer Reports.
23 Popular Hair Dyes Test Positive for Carcinogenic Chemicals: Report
Hair color products at a CVS store in Sausalito, Calif., on Aug. 9, 2018. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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An analysis of 23 popular hair color products sold in the United States found that all of them contained at least one carcinogenic chemical.

The tests were conducted on 21 boxed dyes and two temporary hair chalk products from brands including L’Oreal Paris, Dark & Lovely, Madison Reed, Manic Panic, Revlon, and Clairol, consumer advocacy group Consumer Reports (CR) said in a recently published report.

Naveen Athrappully
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