Brazilian Blowout Hair Treatment Investigated
Are the ingredients of the popular Brazilian Blowout hazardous for health? The miracle hair straightener goes by many names, such as “Brazilian Blowout”, “Brazilian Keratin Treatment”, or “Brazilian Hair Straightening.” The hair treatment is being tied to a harmful, potentially cancer-causing chemical. The product is still used every day, but it is now under federal investigation because one of the key ingredients is formaldehyde.
In small doses, formaldehyde is approved for use, and is found in several everyday products, including makeup. But the FDA says prolonged exposure can cause burning eyes, breathing difficulties, and even cancer.
The FDA says they have heard complaints from stylists reporting eye irritation, breathing difficulty, and headaches. The FDA has not put out a warning about keratin treatments, but is currently investigating the safety of the products.
Despite the controversy, one thing everyone agrees on is that Brazilian hair treatments work. They are extremely effective at straightening frizzy hair.