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Help docs, is hairspray bad for your skin/scalp?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Hair Spray: Cosmetics in general contain all sorts of chemicals and are therefore not good for us, e.g., lead in lipstick. Search for a hair spray that allergy-prone people can use. There are companies that produce this type of make up. Peace and good health.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 5/27/2017

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