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Bathe At Your Own Risk: The Evils of Shampoo

Posted March 31, 2009 8:54 AM

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Think washing your hair is a harmless act of hygiene? Think again! That is, if researchers into the dark sides of shampoo have anything to say about it. It turns out that a fragrance used in many shampoos is a common allergen that may even cause eczema. Air-oxidized linalool, which is present in up to 80 percent of shampoo products, has been ranked as the third most common eczema-causing substance, falling behind only nickel and cobalt.

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04/01/2009 1:49 PM

Those dreaded Wednesdays and Saturdays, also known as shower days. I hate them.

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Re: Bathe At Your Own Risk: The Evils of Shampoo

04/02/2009 11:16 AM

A chemical called (DMAPA) commonly found in shampoos is likely responsible for the dermatitis problems associated with allergic reactions that some people experience. The national cancer institute has flagged it for further study for chronic toxicity effects.

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