(NaturalNews) Many consumers are growing in their watchfulness
as to what goes in their bodies, but health can be as greatly
impacted by what goes on their bodies. We already realize that
chemicals in cosmetics such as skin creams can break through the
skin barrier, but what about the chemicals in hair coloring? In
response to recent bad press about hair dyes, many have turned
to semi-permanent solutions. However, there is reason to
question the safety in the substances used in these products as
well. If you are among the 50% of women who color their hair, or
a man who covers his gray, you might want to do more
investigation into your favorite hair coloring. Europe seems to
be well ahead of the U.S. in its members' responses to
potentially dangerous chemicals in cosmetics and body care
products. Last year on December 1st, a ban on 22 hair dye
substances issued by the European Commission, a body that drafts
legislation for the European Union, took effect. These
substances had been linked to bladder cancer in a