IMPACTOS DO FORMALDEÍDO EM ALISAMENTOS CAPILARES E ALTERNATIVAS: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

There has long been a significant demand for hair straightening treatments due to aesthetic standards, and it is a widely used technique in beauty salons. Many of theseprocedures use formaldehyde to guarantee the straightening effect; however, its use has become restricted after research proved its toxicity when heated, releasing a gas harmful to both the professional and the client. Given these restrictions established by ANVISA (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency), the search for other chemical agents capable of promoting results similar to formaldehyde has intensified. Through a literature review, this study aimed to present alternatives for hair straightening treatments that do not use formaldehyde in their composition. The methodology used articles that highlighted relevant and considerable factors for study, both for professionals in the field who use the product and for individuals seeking beauty salons for results. Through the research conducted, it was discovered that there are currently other chemical agents that can replace formaldehyde, such as thiol or hydroxide, which have satisfactory results. However, the importance of seeking more studies on this topic was noted, in order to inform both professionals and consumers about this issue, which can cause problems for hair health, as well as problems for the health of those who work with and handle these products, and for those who use them on their own hair.