Coal Tar derivatives: A very Potential carcinogen used as FDC in Cosmetics.

It is used in almost all shampoos formulated to treat dandruff and flaky scalp. It is also used in food colours for preparation of candies, lozenges.............

It is often disguised with names such as FD, FDC or DF&C colour.

It causes potentially severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, fatigue, nervousness, headaches, nausea, lack of concentration, cancer, carcinogen, cough, redness of skin, burning sensation, can irritate nose, throat, hoarseness, nosebleeds, coughing, phlegm, changes in skin pigment and a rash.

A 2001 California study published in the International Journal of Cancer found that women who used to permanent hair dyes once a month were twice likely to develop bladder cancer!

There are many factors involved with hair colouring.

Studies in the U.S. have suggested that the chemical reaction created by hair cololuring products may be having a carcinogenic effect and have also associated hair colourings with an increased risk of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Try to avoid dark hair dyes entirely and choose products made with natural ingredients instead.

It is already Banned in EU cosmetics!

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