– The history of pomade dates back to 1873
– Pomade is used by men to style their hair and prevent frizz
– There are oil-based, water-based, and wax-based pomades available
– Oil-based pomades have a long-lasting hold and shine but are difficult to wash out
– Water-based pomades have a lighter hold and are easier to rinse out
– Wax-based pomades are less shiny and less sticky
– Pomade does not cause hair loss
– Some pomade products are formulated to promote hair health and growth
– Pomade is safe for everyday use and will not cause accelerated hair loss
– Benefits of using pomade include providing all-day hair hold, giving hair a thickening effect, helping prevent cowlick, frizz, and fly-aways, providing shine without looking greasy, lasting longer than gels, and serving as an alternative for those who find gels too drying
– Instructions on how to use pomade: towel-drying hair before applying a small amount of pomade warmed up between hands, evenly distributing throughout hair from roots to tips, using a comb to distribute and break apart clumps, and drying hair fully with a blow dryer or allowing it to air dry to lock in the style
– Pomade can give hair a textured, volumized appearance
– Pomade may be beneficial for hair growth
– Pomades contain petroleum-based compounds called PEGs (polyethylene glycol) that can be harsh on the scalp and strip hair of moisture, leading to hair loss
– PEGs can be contaminated with cancer-causing substances such as PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), ethylene oxide, and 1,4-dioxane
– Ethylene oxide is classified as a known human carcinogen and 1,4-dioxane is a suspected human carcinogen
– The process of making PEGs creates toxic byproducts and the ingredient has starting materials that are highly toxic to humans
– While PEGs are classified as safe by the FDA, the risk of carcinogen exposure is real and not always protected by industry standards.
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