chemical safety
what is ppe
personal protective equipment
Name a chemical hair service
relaxer, perm, color
What is sanitation
cleaning to reduce germs
what does clean beauty mean
products marked as non-toxic/natural
Name one harmful chemical found in hair products
fromaldahide
What does a relaxer do to the hair
break bonds to straighten
What is the blue disinfectant used in salons
barbacide
is natural and always safe
no
Why is ventilation important in a salon
prevents inhaling harmful fumes
Name a harmful brand or product we have discussed
formaldehyde
How long should tools be disinfected for
10 min
What is a myth about clean beauty
all chemicals are bad
Why is formaldehyde considered dangerous in salons
Inhalation risk when heated
What makes a disinfectant EPA-approved
It has to be tested and approved to kill microorganisms
Why is "Organic" not a guarantee of safety in beauty products
Organic relates to farming and not toxicity/ safety
Why is clean beauty sometimes misleading
not regulated/marketing tactic
What is the difference between acute and chronic chemical exposure
Acute= short term, Chronic = Long term
Why are relaxer treatments dangerous
can release formaldehyde gas when heated
Why is the term "Chemical-Free" scientifically incorrect
Everything is made up of chemicals (NOT ALL CHEMICALS ARE HARMFUL)
What matters more than "clean."
safety and proper testing