Serums and Hair Styling Products
May 2026
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Studysummary This study outlines that hair styling products, commonly used for temporary transformations, often contain ingredients like surfactants and fragrances that can cause contact dermatitis on the face and scalp.
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Hair styling products, which are a significant part of the global beauty industry, are used by most individuals to temporarily transform hair appearance, texture, or volume. These products typically contain polymers for strength and structure, and emollients/waxes for flexible styling. However, common ingredients like surfactants, preservatives, emulsifiers, and fragrances can cause contact dermatitis on the face and scalp.
