6 Shocking Facts About Hair Dye

November 17th, 2022

By Dr. Edward F. Group

Guest Writer for Wake Up World

Many women and men see their hair as an important aspect of their physical appearance – a fact deeply reflected in hair dye’s continued popularity. People of all ages use hair dye to enhance their physical appearance and change the way they view themselves. While this isn’t inherently a bad thing, the more we learn about chemical-based hair dyes, the more we realize that exposing our bodies to these toxins is counterproductive to living a healthy life. Here are 6 absolutely shocking facts about hair dyes that’ll make you go natural.

Hair Dye Facts You Should Know

1. Hair Dye Contains Over 5,000 Chemicals

Hair dye is a solution filled with a multitude of chemicals, some of which are potent carcinogens. While it may seem like a “freebie” since you’re not really ingesting them, the fact that hair dye sits on your scalp and is absorbed by your skin is still a reasonable cause for worry. Not to mention breathing in the chemical fumes pose just as much threat as absorbing them. [1]

2. Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is crippling and disfiguring, and no one wants to go through the pain associated with it. It turns out that certain factors can increase one’s risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic exposure to hair coloring is one such factor. Before you dye your hair, keep in mind that a relationship between regular use of hair dye and rheumatoid arthritis has been established. [2] The chemicals aren’t prejudiced against age or gender and nobody of any age should use this stuff.

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