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2. Some preservatives used in cosmetics, shampoos, and the like work by releasing formaldehyde ...

Fri Jan 3, 2025, 08:30 PM

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde#Disinfectant_and_biocide

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formaldehyde_releaser

I found one of these in one my shampoos. My sister had to switch shampoos because it was causing irritation of her scalp.

We need to worry about the FDA as much as the EPA.

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