Dove Dry Shampoo Recall: A Reality Check for Indian Customers

It is to be noted that the recalled products are still available on major Indian e-commerce websites such as Flipkart, Myntra and Amazon.

However, the company has only “recalled”.dry shampoo“And not regular shampoo.

Furthermore, customers using dry shampoos in India, especially brands like Dove or Tresemme, should not panic, as HUL noted, “the affected products are distributed nationwide in the US and Canada at retail stores and online.” it was done”.

The US Food and Drug Administration said the affected products were produced before October 2021.

What is dry shampoo?

dry shampoo Come in spray form and can be used without wetting your hair. An alcohol or starch-based spray removes grease and oil from hair and adds volume.

Are dry shampoos good for hair?

According to WebMD, these can be used occasionally, but should not be a full-time substitute for liquid shampoo.

Dry shampoo also leaves a residue on the scalp. Without washing hair regularly, dry shampoo can leave a residue that can lead to rashes and inflammation.

What is the HUL controversy of dry shampoo?

HUL has recalled some shampoo Aerosol products produced before October 2021 from Dove, Nexus, Suave, TGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head), and Tresemme due to potentially elevated levels of benzene.

Benzene is a human carcinogen. Its exposure can be by inhalation, orally or through the skin. It can cause cancer, including leukemia and blood cancer.

While the FDA has not set a benzene limit for cosmetics such as dry shampoo, it does say that the products must contain “no toxic or harmful substances.”

Other aerosol-related products recalled:

Last year, Procter & Gamble (PG) recalled more than 30 aerosol spray haircare products, including many dry shampoos and dry conditioners, warning that the products may contain benzene.

Cosmetic company L’Oréal has been sued for claims that its chemical hair straightening products put women at increased risk of uterine cancer.

List of recalled aerosol products:

HUL Products

• dove
• Nexus
• elegant
• TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head)
• tresseme

Earlier on March 30, 2022, the FDA had recalled Suave’s deodorant due to high levels of benzene.

That’s why in February this year, Sure and Brute’s deodorants were recalled.

P&G Products

• Pantene
• Australian
• natural fragrance
• anhydrous
• old Spice
• hair food

The Procter & Gamble Company issued a voluntary product recall at the consumer level of aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless produced in the United States and discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from older Gave. Spice and Hair Food, dated 17 December 2021 Detected due to the presence of benzene in some products.