WHAT ARE THE MALFUNCTIONS THAT FORMOL CAUSES TO YOUR HAIR AND YOUR HEALTH
Progressive Brush with Formol: Many people, in the search for permanently smooth hair, end up carrying out the so-called progressive brush with formalin. However, this method used by many hairdressers can cause serious damage not only to the hair, but also generates many risks to the health of the professional and the client. That is why Anvisa (National Sanitary Surveillance Agency) banned the use of Formol in this hair treatment. To understand the seriousness of this issue, let us look at the chemical structure of formaldehyde and the consequences of its use. Formol, also known as formaldehyde, is an organic compound belonging to the aldehydes group. Its molecular formula is CH2O and its official nomenclature is metanal. Its main use is as a preservative of corpses and corpses, but it is also used as a preservative in rubber, adhesives, jellies and juices, production of some chemicals, confection of artificial silk, glasses, mirrors, dyes and explosives.