More than 80 per cent of rinse-off hair masks tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog were found to contain allergens. Photo: Handout
More than 80 per cent of rinse-off hair masks tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog were found to contain allergens. Photo: Handout

Over 80 per cent of rinse-off hair masks contain allergens, some found to have chemicals linked to hair loss: Hong Kong consumer watchdog

  • Forty-two products among 50 masks tested have allergenic fragrances, with many containing at least three to nine types of scents prone to causing irritation
  • Consumer Council says users allergic to preservatives may experience an itchy scalp, which can result in hair loss

More than 80 per cent of rinse-off hair masks tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog were found to contain allergens. Photo: Handout
More than 80 per cent of rinse-off hair masks tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog were found to contain allergens. Photo: Handout
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