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…
Do you have a list of professional hair care products, and color that do not contain DMDM
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.
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.
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! :’(
I Started using nexxuS shampoo and condItioner 3 months Ago, i have been losing Handfuls of hair Every single day. I have always had long thick lusc hair and now i Feel bald. My hair is thin and stringy, im so angry and its over to see all of my hair falling out.
So which shampoos Don’t have this in it?
I have used tresemme for years and my hair has been falling out and my scalp has been itching. I always blamed myself for not rinsing well enough.
Yes! My head alWays itched with dove. I thought i was losing it. I started getting scalp sores and noN stop itching. I thought i was crazy toll i saw a tiKtok
I have been trying different shampoos and conditioners for years and they have all made my head break out with sore buMPS AND SOMETIMES DRY PATCHES THAT GOT WORSE EVERY TIME i WASHED MY HAIR. I HAVE SAVED ALL OF MY PRODUCTS TO SEE IF ANY ON THEM WERE BETTER THAN THE OTHER AND THEN I HEARD ABOUT THIS DMDM HYDANTOIN AND THEY ALL HAVE THAT INGREDIENT IN THEM.
I noticed after using TRESEMMee my scalp itched for a while. Finally went away after a few minutes. Have noticed hair loss
yea..with tresemme…After washing my hair someof it might got in my mouth…I have terrible nausea