Hair dyes provoke cancer

This statement was made by the British experts, has received an order to study the composition of the popular hair cosmetics. The study required the company planned to begin development of a ruler absolutely safe for health products.

As the results of the analysis, harmless hair dyes does not happen. It turned out to be hazardous to health and home, and salon products - they contain chemicals (secondary amines), contributing the development of cancer .
After staining, secondary amines permanently "settle" in the hair and penetrate the scalp. Reacting with tobacco smoke or exhaust gases, they form N-nitrosamines compound provoking damage and liver cancers. It is so dangerous to human health that it no longer used in cosmetics in pure form.
As a part of hair colors   of N-nitrosamines there is nothing written - in fact, they are not there. This compound appears only when exposed to secondary amines of substances from the external environment. "To understand how much amateur hair dyes are subjected to their health at risk, it is necessary to carry out large-scale independent research. First of all it is necessary to assess the damage to N-nitrosamines - because of their effects on the body, because so far we only know about the potential threat, "- said the head of the research group, Professor David Lewis.

For reference:
Hair Colors   (excluding natural cosmetics) have long ceased to be regarded as safe products. Scientists have expressed the view that their use can cause cancer of the brain, breast, ovarian, and bladder. Argued that the funds for the hair trigger leukemia. Moreover, scientifically proven that the hair dye components can be an allergen. (READ MORE)

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