However, it seems that it's not just hair that can damage the nose, but also hair products especially to straighten/smoothen hair popularly known as "Brazilian" treatments.
In a report published by Washington Post on Oct 17, 2011, such Brazilian hair smoothing treatments often contain a known toxic chemical called formaldehyde and methylene glycol. The FDA has pronounced such products to be unsafe. These chemicals are most commonly used as a preservative to prevent dead tissue (ie, corpses) from decay.
And yet... these products are commonly used in hair salons to potentially unsafe levels resulting in health problems to not just workers, but also customers.
Common symptoms that can result from formaldehyde and methylene glycol exposure include:
• nose-running (rhinitis)
• eye tearing
• throat burning
It can also cause symptoms of chronic sinusitis, taste alteration, smell loss, dry nose, scabbing at the nose entrance, etc.
Best to avoid if at all possible!
Read the WP article here.
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