Consumer Reports Finds Toxic Chemicals in At-Home Hair Dye Products
Consumer Reports conducted an analysis of 21 at-home hair dye kits and 2 hair chalks, revealing the presence of toxic chemicals in all tested products. Methylene chloride, a probable human carcinogen, was detected in every product. Additionally, benzene, a known carcinogen, was found in hair chalks marketed to children. The analysis also tested for heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury, with some detected in the hair chalks. These findings raise concerns about the safety of widely available hair dye products.