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High Risk: The Contents of Your Medicine Cabinet?

Posted by Su Avasthi on August 11, 2006 - 5:51am.

Hair dye. Sunscreen. Band-Aids.

If you believe this week's medical news, the stuff in your bathroom cabinets may pose a substantial health risk. Or it may not. It's hard to tell with the mixed information we hear in the media.



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Healthy Hair Color (It's to Dye For)

Healthy Hair Color (It's to Dye For)Posted by Marisa Belger on May 20, 2006 - 5:22am.

For the millions of women (and a few men too) who strive to hide their grays or enliven their natural color, regular hair treatments require lots of time and money. In most cases, they can also take a toll on your health.

According to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep report, many major hair coloring brands contain at least several chemicals that may increase the risk of cancer. A good expample? Garnier Nutrisse Level 3 Permanent Creme Haircolor contains p-phenylenedIamine and methylparaben among other toxins. If you get your hair colored in a salon, it's a good move to ask your stylist about the products he or she uses. Chances are fairly strong that they contain chemicals.


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