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How Harmless is Hair Coloring?

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Quite recently after the launch of hair dyes, the main ingredient being coal-tar dyes led to allergic reactions in few people. In the present time, most hair dyes are now produced from petroleum sources. However, the FDA still cogitates them as coal-tar dyes because they do hold similar compounds that are present in these older dyes. You will be shocked to know that based on several studies hair dyes are associated to higher risk of typical cancers. But there are some other studies which haven’t been able to justify this relation. Furthermore, it is also believed that the person’s DNA or genetic makeup also gets susceptible to bladder cancer if permanent dyes are used, as per a 2011 study issued by the International Journal of Cancer. Such facts and studies have been impacting the hair color market , in both positive and negative ways. Apart from the speculations and uncertainties related to hair coloring, let us try to focus on the basic precautions one must always take ...