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The FDA plans to propose a ban on hair straightening chemicals linked to health risks
What is formaldehyde and how to stay safe in your hair softening routine.
Formaldehyde is not just for scientific laboratories anymore. In a surprising twist, this chemical is making headlines in the beauty world, and not for the right reasons. The FDA is considering a possible ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals found in hair straightening and smoothing products later this month.
Formaldehyde may sound like a harmless chemical, especially since it is naturally present in our bodies. But like most things in life, it's all about the dosage. According to the American Cancer Society, formaldehyde levels in the air above 0.1 parts per million can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms, from watery eyes and coughing to nausea and skin irritation. And if that's not alarming enough, formaldehyde has developed a rather sinister reputation as a potential carcinogen with high or long-term exposure.
