Japanese scientists have created what could be world's first 'green' hair bleach.
It is an environmentally friendly preparation for lightening the color of hair on the head and other parts of the body without the unwanted effects of the bleaches used by millions every year.
Myth: Greying Hair Points To Wisdom
Contrary to the age-old belief that grey hair is a sign of wisdom, a team of European scientists have shown that going grey is caused by a massive build up of hydrogen peroxide due
Contrary to the age-old belief that grey hair is a sign of wisdom, a team of European scientists have shown that going grey is caused by a massive build up of hydrogen peroxide due
Traditional hair bleaches rely on hydrogen peroxide. But the bleaching usually has to be repeated. Plus, hydrogen peroxide is a harsh material, whose repeated use can leave hair brittle and lifeless, with almost no sheen. It also can irritate the scalp and other parts of the body.
Those unwanted effects have set scientists on a quest for milder bleaching agents. Koike said that his new "green" hair treatment might be the long-awaited solution.
Premature Graying
Grey hair is an optical illusion caused by the presence of white hair amongst other black hair, and this look is also referred to colloquially as ‘salt and pepper’.
Grey hair is an optical illusion caused by the presence of white hair amongst other black hair, and this look is also referred to colloquially as ‘salt and pepper’.
The researchers said that the enzyme could be added to traditional hair bleaches to prevent hair damage, leading to haircare products that use less hydrogen peroxide.
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