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Social networks are the launching pad for several trends that lead users to adopt new habits. There are those who change their diet, inspired by videos on Instagram or Tik Tok, and there are also those who change the way they dress or who start using a certain product for their face or hair. The use of horse shampoo in humans has been boosted by social media, however, there are dangers to be taken into account.
It wasn’t long ago that the trend of using horse shampoo to accelerate human hair growth went viral on social media. Many have been influenced by this trend, hoping to see their hair grow faster. Still, there are many dangers of using this type of shampoo, starting with the fact that it was developed for horses and not for humans.
In an interview with , dermatologist, Alexandra Osório, clarifies that “horse shampoo generally contains ingredients that can be very strong and aggressive for human hair”. “This can result in dryness, fragility and damage to the hair”, he explains. In addition to this fact, there is another that relates to the difference in pH between shampoos developed for horses and humans.
According to the dermatologist, these differences may be enough to affect the health of the scalp and the hair itself.
Finally, Dr Alexandra Osório reinforces that “there is no scientific evidence that proves that the use of horse shampoo brings significant benefits to human hair”. Furthermore, the use of products not formulated for human use may cause allergies, irritations or adverse reactions to the skin and scalp, as they are not certified by Infarmed.
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