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Benzene won’t stop haunting the beauty industry.
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“They know benzene is a really, really strong cancer-causing agent.”
In fact, it’s comparable with lead and asbestos as a health hazard, he says.
About one-third of the batches tested didn’t have any detectable benzene.
These levels of benzene are worrisome.
To put them into context: TheU.S.
Why is benzene in dry shampoos?
Let’s be clear: Benzene isnt supposed to be there.
“These propellants are chemicals like butane and propane which, if they’re pure, are fine.”
Another big factor here: Cosmetics are famouslyloosely regulated; there’s no checkpoint for impurities or contamination.
How worried do we need to be?
Not only that, but the benzene doesn’t just disappear once you spray the dry shampoo.
For one, these are just the products that have been tested.
And despite its proven risks, benzene continues to be ubiquitous both in the supply chain and everyday life.
Where do we go from here?
It’s difficult for experts to give clear advice, says Dr. Teras.
“Consumers who are concerned about these findings should absolutely consider alternatives.”
(We love 2022 Best of Beauty winnerI Dew Care Tap Secret Mattifying Dry Shampoo Powder.)
“But it doesn’t have to be that way.”
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