Most of the cheap drug store shampoos like Suave, Got2B, v05, Finesse, Dove, TRESemme, etc. usually contain an ingredient called “DMDM Hydantoin.” Actually, most professional-grade hair products use it too. So, what is this mystery chemical, you asNMGC 3EVC 1GNS 994Fk?
What is DMDM Hydantoin?
Wikipedia says that “DMDM Hydantoin is an antimicrobial formaldehyde releaser preservative with the trade name Glydant. DMDM hydantoin is an organic compound belonging to a class of compounds known as hydantoins. You will find this chemical in the cosmetics industry, in products like shampoos, hair conditioners, hair gels and skin care products.
How does it work?
This nasty chemical works as a preservative. The formaldehyde it releases makes the environment less favorable to the microorganisms. I wonder how our scalp and hair like that…
Scientists are concerned that since this preservative releases formaldehyde into the beauty product, it may cause consumer exposure to a well-recognized carcinogen. In case you don’t know, a carcinogen is a cancer-causing substance, like Formaldehyde. They use this ingredient in shampoo because it kills other fungus and bacteria. Ewww.
Your Turn: Have you had any horrible experiences with ingredients found in beauty products? I’d love to read your feedback in the comments section below…
Mrsmom
Friday 10th of December 2021
Not all OTC shampoos are using it. I checked all of my hubs suave that he loves, and none of it has this. Neither did my BIOLAge or redken. However, I do use SuAVE to clean my bathtub, not my pro products 😁
Brenda CHASE
Monday 30th of August 2021
Have grey hair need mild shampoo or no lather for extreme dry & a great curl activator
Laurie
Thursday 4th of February 2021
Do you have a list of professional hair care products, and color that do not contain DMDM
Gaylene Henderson
Monday 18th of January 2021
My reactions were itchy head;when combing out a batch of hair would come out; quit combing and used my fingers to detangle, no better. My hair would just come out on my hands, I would have to lift it off my fingers the first couple of times then it would slow down to only a few strands. I noticed it was more at the top of my head where I would scrub off oil around my face/hair.
Elizabeth K
Friday 9th of July 2021
So what are you using now? I have this issue too! I've been taking collagen to help but I'm not seeing a difference. This may be why
Gaylene Henderson
Monday 18th of January 2021
I also would lose hair while cooking for my family, this was gross, i even considered wearing a net. I lost the desire to cook out or for family get togethers for this reason.
mintbluuu
Wednesday 13th of January 2021
So i need a alTernative! Ive used dove and tresemme, but those made my hair thinner and im just losing my hair! Made my head itch with sore spots and - ugh - at some point i thoughT i actually had lice. I really cant believe they would do that to consumers and profit From it! We really gave them the bEnefit of the doubt. Im so angry, mostly at myself For not researching but alSo for them! :’(