Formaldehyde in Hair Straightening Products

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Tests Find Formaldehyde In More Hair Straighteners : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “While some brands of hair straightener bill themselves as free of formaldehyde, some may contain significant concentrations of the chemical, an irritant and a cancer risk. An independent study confirms previous government reports that some hair products are mislabeled.View full resource at npr.org

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Hair-straightening product at Portland salons found to have high levels of formaldehyde | OregonLive.com

oregonlive.com — “A stylist's concerns led to an investigation and an alert issued Thursday, warning that samples of Brazilian Blowout and Acai Professional Smoothing Solution tested in a state lab contained high levels of formaldehyde, even those labeled "formaldehyde-free."View full resource at oregonlive.com

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Brazilian Hair Straightening - Formaldehyde Controversy | Styleite

styleite.com — “Thanks to a recent freakout in Oregon, it seems like everyone is talking about Brazilian hair straightening treatments. What did scientists atthe Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration find in samples of Brazilian Blowout's self-proclaimed formaldehyde-free straightening formula? Around 5-10% formaldehyde.View full resource at styleite.com

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Chemist Doubts Hair-Straightener With Formaldehyde-Free Formula : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “Brazilian Blowout took the formaldehyde out of a version its hair-straightening treatment, but the latest formula may not be as effective, a chemist says.View full resource at npr.org

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U.S. Government Warns About the Health Risks of Formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowouts and Other Hair Straightening Products - - TIME Healthland

healthland.time.com — “Bad news for women who like to get their hair severely straightened with the popular Brazilian blowout technique la Jennifer Aniston: it may look good, but apparently it's not good for you. The U.S.View full resource at healthland.time.com

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U.S. Government Warns About the Health Risks of Formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowouts and Other Hair Straightening Products - - TIME Healthland

healthland.time.com — “Bad news for women who like to get their hair severely straightened with the popular Brazilian blowout technique la Jennifer Aniston: it may look good, but apparently it's not good for you. The U.S.View full resource at healthland.time.com

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Brazilian Blowout Hair Straightening Product Concerns

disabled-world.com — “CROET responding to concerns raised by Portland-area hair salons about Brazilian Blowout product used for hair straighteningView full resource at disabled-world.com

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MD Consult: News: House members seek recall of formaldehyde-containing hair straighteners

mdconsult.com — “MD Consult: News: House members seek recall of formaldehyde-containing hair straightenersView full resource at mdconsult.com

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FDA: Brazilian Blowout Hair Straightener Is Dangerous

webmd.com — “The FDA has warned the Brazilian Blowout hair care company that its hair straightening products containView full resource at webmd.com

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FDA: Brazilian blowout hair straightener is dangerous. http://t.co/IY7UsCR

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House Members Seek Recall of Formaldehyde-Containing Hair Straighteners : Internal Medicine News

internalmedicinenews.com — “Internal Medicine News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Internal Medicine News, the independent news publication. Our breaking news covers all areas of internal medicine including adolescent medicine; cardiovascular disease; dermatology; diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism; gastroenterology; geriatric medicine; infectious diseases; mental health; oncology and hematology; nephrology and urology; neurology; pulmonary disease and sleep medicine; practice treView full resource at internalmedicinenews.com

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FDA "needs to take decisive action" on formaldehyde in hair straighteners say members of Congress. @aliciaault reports. http://bit.ly/ikdXdt

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House Members Seek Recall of Formaldehyde-Containing Hair Straighteners : Internal Medicine News

internalmedicinenews.com — “Internal Medicine News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Internal Medicine News, the independent news publication. Our breaking news covers all areas of internal medicine including adolescent medicine; cardiovascular disease; dermatology; diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism; gastroenterology; geriatric medicine; infectious diseases; mental health; oncology and hematology; nephrology and urology; neurology; pulmonary disease and sleep medicine; practice treView full resource at internalmedicinenews.com

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RT @IntMedNews: House Members Seek Recall of Formaldehyde-Containing Hair Straighteners http://bit.ly/luqoZE

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FDA asked to Look at Hair Straighteners & Formaldehyde: Notes from a San Francisco Bay Area Dermatologist

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US government: formaldehyde causes cancer

cosmeticsdesign.com — “Hair straightening products will be scrutinized further following the US government’s announcement that formaldehyde is a listed carcinogen.View full resource at cosmeticsdesign.com

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A Closer Look: Brazilian Blowout formaldehyde questions continue - latimes.com

latimes.com — “Is the Brazilian Blowout hazardous to your health?View full resource at latimes.com

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Brazilian Blowout - debate on the levels of formaldehyde present in the hair straightener & risks to users http://ht.ly/3rcNO

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