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Common shampoo ingredient linked with cancer

Common shampoo ingredient deemed dangerous (video)

http://blog.ecostore.co.nz/2013/09/26/common-shampoo-ingredient-deemed-dangerous-video/

Malcolm talks to TV3 Reporter Jane Luscombe about a commonly used chemical ingredient called cocamide DEA that is known to cause cancer in animals yet is still used in many everyday products including shampoo and bubble bath.

Our recommendation? Next time you’re in the shower have a look at the label of your hair and body products and make sure they’re free of this ingredient.

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