Allergy To Cancer, The Hidden Health Costs Of Chasing The Perfect Hair Colour
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a fresh compliance advisory for manufacturers and importers of hair colour cosmetics. The advisory reminds companies that hair colour products must comply with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications, the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, and strict labelling requirements. Any changes to product composition, quality specifications or labels must be reported to regulators.
If you are wondering what exactly you are putting on your head, we did some digging.
What Exactly Is Hair Colour Made Of?
Every time you colour your hair, a miniature chemistry experiment takes place. Hair dye works by opening the hair cuticle and altering the natural pigment inside the hair shaft. To do this, manufacturers use a combination of ingredients.
If you are wondering what exactly you are putting on your head, we did some digging.
What Exactly Is Hair Colour Made Of?
Every time you colour your hair, a miniature chemistry experiment takes place. Hair dye works by opening the hair cuticle and altering the natural pigment inside the hair shaft. To do this, manufacturers use a combination of ingredients.