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While bleaching may seem the easiest way to hide face blemishes and colour the hair, it comes with its own disadvantages.
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As such, Dr Kiran Sethi, a dermatologist, shared the negative impacts bleach can have on our face and hair. “In the long run, it can make the skin dry, irritated, more sensitive,” said Dr Kiran.
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When applied to hair it breaks the hair proteins which can lead to “breakage, frizziness, and dryness,” she added.
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Dr Kiran explained that bleach is primarily hydrogen peroxide which is an acid that we put all over our skin.
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The other negative effects of bleach, Dr Parinita Bansal, another dermatologist listed include- “blisters, redness, hives, itching, swelling, and burning sensation, brittle and inelastic hair.”
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“Bleaching your skin increases the risk of mercury poisoning as some bleaching creams contain mercury, which is proven to cause lung and kidney damage with prolonged exposure,” Dr Bansal warned.