Does the frizzy hair last?
Is there anyone who is 2-3 years on from having had chemo who can tell me whether hair returns to normal in time? I had my chemo about a year ago and while I am relieved to finally have a full head ...
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I disagree that there is no evidence that hair dye causes cancer. Here's the US National Cancer Institute fact sheet on it.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/hair-dyes
Regardless of the cancer risk I think it's worth remembering that our skin is a great way to get chemicals into our body. That's why transdermal patches are so effective. Everything you put on your skin will, to some extent, end up inside you.
I've decided to do without as many chemicals as possible because every toxin in my body is one more thing that my T cells need to mop up. I'd rather they spend their time mopping up potential cancer cells.
I've found that organic rosehip oil is a much better alternative to anti-wrinkle creams. I've got a wonderful, chemical free liquid soap in the shower and I use coconut oil or avocado oil after the shower as a moisturiser. I rarely wear makeup and when I do I use chemical free, mineral based products. Interestingly, my skin has never looked better! I suppose there's no money in selling us natural products which is why cosmetic companies come up with expensive concontions that promise to keep us looking young and 'beautiful'.
Makeup and cosmetics in Australia are not subject to the same restrictions as food, although many people assume they are. It's very common for commercial products to contain known carcinogens and toxins, including lead in lipsticks.
I respect everyone's right to make their own decision on this issue and I know a lot of women choose to keep using these products in spite of the risk (in the same way that many women choose to keep drinking alcohol) but I think it's important that people make an informed choice. Hair dye is definitely a worry.