Syracuse, NY- The FDA is looking at potentially outlawing the use of formaldehyde in hair relaxers and other hair straighten products. There has been raising health concerns regarding the chemical’s impacts on consumers and salon employees, such as respiratory issues, skin irritation, and possible carcinogenic consequences.
Syracuse resident, Dominique Reed who has been using relaxers for years says “relaxers help a lot of women.”
This chemical has already been banned in blowout treatments. Syracuse hairstylist Julie Corsett says formaldehyde isn’t good for anyone to be inhaling but the removal has not changed the outcome of the treatment.
The FDA is currently examining consumer complaints and scientific data pertaining to formaldehyde use in hair care products.