Benzene is a very, very well-known chemical,” Reddy says, “and it's not hard to measure, either, if you have the correct equipment. Chemists have developed advanced chemical techniques to measure benzene very accurately and at low levels.” Translation? What likely happened is the cans had not yet been measured for benzene levels when they left the factory, a fraction of canisters somehow slipped through quality control, and/or some chemical in the cans may have broken down inside the can after they left the factory. “If benzene is a product of a reaction that occurred inside the can, the factory may have missed benzene because it was not there,” Reddy says. How can I safely use dry shampoo until this gets figured out?

Trichology is the science of hair and scalp. Therefore, a trichologist is the specialist to consult about any type of scalp-related concerns and hair loss. For extra strength and nourishment, follow with the Fortify hair treatments, including BC Fibre Clinix Fortify Booster and Multi-Repair Lotion. with the BlondMe range made bespoke for blondes, including Schwarzkopf toner shampoo, which neutralises unwanted brassiness. You may have read the news in November 2022 about potentially elevated levels of benzene in some types of dry shampoo after a report was published in the US by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Benzene is a chemical that's been found to cause blood cancers such as leukaemia when people are exposed to it in large quantities over a long period.

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Repair dry and damaged hair with the BC Fibre Clinix Fortify range. Easy to use, the shampoo gently cleanses and strengthens brittle hair strands with Triple Bonding, niacinamide, and C21 Technology. This can have a long-term impact on the quality and condition of your hair and scalp,” Scott explains. “Dry shampoo should only be used as the name implies, on dry hair, due to its absorbency qualities.” How we testWhen used occasionally in between hair washing days, dry shampoo isn't harmful. However, it shouldn't be used as a replacement for your regular shampoo and conditioner, as it can dehydrate and damage the follicles with overuse, Scott warns.