"PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PG): As a "surfactant" or wetting agent and solvent, this ingredient is actually the active component in antifreeze. There is no difference between the PG used in industry and the PG used in personal care products. It is used in industry to break down protein and cellular structure (what the skin is made of) yet is found in most forms of make-up, hair products, lotions, after-shave, deodorants, mouthwashes and toothpaste. It is also used in food processing. Because of its ability to quickly penetrate the skin, the EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles when working with this toxic substance. The Material Safety Data Sheets warn against skin contact, as PG has systemic consequences such as brain, liver and kidney abnormalities. Consumers are not protected nor is there a warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than that in most industrial applications."
Isn't this the same ingredient in curl activator? Has anyone had or heard of any negative side effects from it? It's one of the few products that does my hair good, but I don't want to use it if I'm going to have brain "abnormalities".
Isn't this the same ingredient in curl activator? Has anyone had or heard of any negative side effects from it? It's one of the few products that does my hair good, but I don't want to use it if I'm going to have brain "abnormalities".
