Chasing a vibrant, youthful look with frequent hair dyeing? Think again. The chemicals lurking in conventional hair dyes, which are often packed with endocrine-disrupting compounds, have been linked to alarming cancer risks. As more people turn to safer, natural dyeing alternatives, experts urge a holistic approach—pairing nontoxic dyes with proactive scalp protection and nurturing post-dye care.
Cancer Risks of Conventional Hair Dyes
A study published in The BMJ, analyzing data from more than 110,000 female nurses, found that permanent hair dye users had an elevated risk of breast, ovarian, and basal cell carcinoma—a type of skin cancer—compared to nonusers.In men, studies have shown that those who use hair dyes have a much higher risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those who do not. The study cited a hospital-based case-control research report indicating a positive correlation between the use of hair dyes and prostate cancer.
