Hair dying is a big business. The global hair coloring industry is worth about 10 million dollars per year. The chemical ingredients used in hair dyes have been shown to promote cancer or cause allergic reactions. Moreover, the dyes end up washed down in drains and create environmental hazards in rivers and streams. So, it’s great news that British researchers have created a natural, sustainable hair dye made from blackcurrant skins.
Scientists develop natural, sustainable hair dye made from blackcurrant waste
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