FORMALDEHYDE in Your Favorite Old School Natural Hair Products? IS IT SAFE? + DEMO

Today we're talking about FORMALDEHYDE in some of your favorite old school products and how to spot them. STAY TUNED TIL THE END FOR DEMO!
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Ingredients To Look For in Your Products:
DMDM hydantoin
Imidazolidinyl urea
Diazolidinyl urea
Quaternium 15
Bronopol,
5-bromo-5-nitro-1,
3 dioxane,
Hydroxymethylglycinate
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I love that you always do research and share it with us! Admittedly, I’ve always been one that doesn’t read the ingredients, if it works for my hair/I like it I use it 🤷🏽‍♀️. I’ve never had a product damage my hair.

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When ppl hear these "scary" ingredients a lot of ppl dont do their research which is the most frustrating thing about a lloottt of the natural hair gurus. But I'm glad we're moving past it honestly

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Prefer the other lighting from the haul vid and love the setting feels like you’re gonna teach 👩🏾‍🏫

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Definitely natural lighting with the chit chats! It makes the video seem more relaxed and natural. Lol. YASSSS👏🏾 Them results🙌🏾

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I agree! Thanks for the feedback!

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Nice result!😀

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I love this Setting. I feel like you're speaking to me if that makes sense. 🙂🌻

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Yay!! Ok so I’m leaning towards this set up with natural lighting for my chit chats!

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Wassup Cuzzin!🌻 I liked the natural lighting in the last video but this doesn’t look bad so whatever you decide I’m here for.

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Cool! I like the natural lighting too!

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I think your hair came out beautifully 😍

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Thanks for the update. I always wanted to try think but haven't because of the silicones. But the fluffy hair is gorgeous!!

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Thank you!

[@JustJoia]

It def looks pretty though... thanks for speaking on this topic. ❤️ The lighting seems brighter on the other video in comparison but love the new view.

[@CurlsofaCPA]

Love your results!!! That formaldehyde thing is interesting. That's reason I have these Maui Moisture products just sitting in my stash and haven't used them yet. I'm not super super strict with my ingredients I just watched a video a while back talking about it and it turned me off BUT I will dust them off and do some research 👀👀

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[@animalluver3700]

I feel like I like the natural lighting from the last video better but I’m just happy to get content

[@FinallyAmber]

Haha! Ok so I’m not crazy. I like the natural lighting better, too!

[@wisdomandpeace2668]

Glad you posted this article. We must recognize the first objective with the major product companies is economics. Your health is not at the top of the list so buyers beware. In other words, it's up to you individually to know what is good and not good for you. Your health is your responsibility and therefore it's most important to read the labels and know what's good and not good. Most synthetic preservatives are not good but are approved because only a small amount is used. Is ingesting a little over time harmful? That should be the question. Can you fill a bathtub one drip at a time? :D Herbalist and Natural Hair Product Creator of NatureFinity Products

[@markeliupson943]

The main thing though, is if the chemical is bioaccumulative or not. The annology of filling a tub one drop at a time doesn't correlate to how our bodies work, because our bodies are actually very good at regularly cleansing themselves from the chemicals we ingest. It's the same reason why no one dies from Cyanide poison from eating apples, even though apples contain a small amount of cyanide in them. Our body regularly flushes itself out, so it would never build to a dangerous level. The same is with formaldehyde. It isn't bioaccumulate, so you will be perfectly fine

[@wisdomandpeace2668]

@@markeliupson943 I understand your point but our bodies fully cleansed there roild be no such thing as sickness and disease. Sickness and disease are warnings that something is off balance. Reseach has now proven we are feeling negative effects fgom harmful chemicals in our hair and skin products. For years we assumed a little amount wont hurt us when in fact adding a little amount consistently over time has proven harmful. Diseases dont normally form over night which is why I ask the question. Can you fill a bathtub one drip at a time? Yes if it becomes plugged up by any means. It may take a long time but its possible. Research harmful hair chemicals and what or who does it hurt to know what you are ingesting through your hair and skin products?😊👍🏾

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[@christinegentry5051]

Hey Cuzn! Faye Sent Me. I get what Our folks are saying about all the Chemicals in these hair products. Ive been Semi Natural for 6 years. Yes I do look at labels but I"m gonna do whatever tames this 4C/4B hair down. The sam folks that voice about chemicals are probably the same people that ingest chemicals on a daily bases. If you're not, Great for You and hit me up with the info or farm that you own. As you stated, Its really hard to find products thats truely chemical FREE. I used Elasta QP will try again. LOVE VIDEO. TO EACH ITS OWN. thanks!

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Heyyyy cousin I love this look. Super cute.

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I use the leave-in conditioner from that brand and really like it. It was highly recommended.

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I've never used the leave-in. I may pick it up next time I go to the store. Thanks for sharing!

[@tiffanyrauls2910]

❤️❤️❤️ love the look and there’s always going to be something in a hair product that’s not good for you, even natural products can have ingredients that can harm certain people such as allergies to certain nuts so I think it’s just your own decision to use or not to use great video by the way

[@FinallyAmber]

That part! And thank you cousin!

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[@olivian.matthew2155]

If you have 0.1 percent of formaldehyde in all your beauty products, sure each individual product is under the limit but overall you're exposing yourself to more than you should. Which is what is concerning, things aren't done in isolation. We need to think of things collectively. These preservatives can also breakdown over time becoming less stable. We should beware of how we store products because ingredients degrade. I try to make it a point to do the best I can since there is a lot of stuff everywhere and I think its best practice to limit exposure. I'm glad you made it a point to show your viewers what it takes to be aware. TFS!

[@markeliupson943]

Formaldehyde in products doesn't bother me tbh 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️. There's easily 100x more of it, found in pears and apples than any of the hair products that contain it. It's all about the amount/dosage 🙂🙂. I appreciate that you took the time to do the research for this video. Love your channel 🤘🏾🤘🏾. Long time subscriber

[@FinallyAmber]

Exactly! You feel me?! It’s like unless you’re living a 100% clean lifestyle and all your products are hand made and organically grown yourself... it’s just impossible to pick and choose what you make a stance on lol

[@SaraFetene]

Markeli Upson Let them know, SIS! My favorite natural hair youtuber Afrikanhairgod uses this stuff all the time & uses it on his clients & he’s a cosmetologist & hairstylist

[@naturallylisag]

Hello Amber!! Thanks for taking the time to explain this. Three hours??

[@mrsp7481]

I smoked most of my life, I quit 5 years ago, but I figure most things now days are dangerous. It would mean stopping life as we know it to try and prevent ingesting anything harmful.

[@krystlethegemini8704]

I've been using that exact Elasta Qp product since the start of ny natural journey. It's the only product I've never changed. I'll always use it until I feel it doesn't work anymore. 😍😍

[@FinallyAmber]

And honestly I feel like that's the whole purpose of a true hair journey. Find what YOUR hair likes and stick with it! I think people get pulled into all the info being put out every day that they forget rule number one. Use what works for you!

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@@FinallyAmber I agree..this how we end up being product junkies😂😂

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I can't, with the "gasp" at the shine, but I'm here for it! 😂

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🤣🤣

[@bellasee1]

Omg I did a roller set yesterday...1 hour and 45 minutes, under the dryer! I gave up! 😂

[@FinallyAmber]

I've definitely been there lol

[@jasminemoney943]

I like the natural light. I think its easier on the eyes. My braid out was still wet too. I was hot.

[@FinallyAmber]

Thanks for the feedback! I like the natural lighting as well!

[@TBELLA26_]

The natural light looks fine to me sis. I think it's up to the person if they choose to use the products that may have questionable ingredients. It's good to know the ingredients but I'm not a huge stickler. I just mainly get more natural products because their black owned. I still may buy affordable products too and not make a fuss over the ingredients. Great video and I love the results!! 😍😍😍

[@kamikoils9336]

I actually liked the natural lighting better.

[@FinallyAmber]

Me too!

[@mightystrong5484]

Wow this was no surprise at all about most if these products but I'm SOO glad to learn that the product I love isn't harmful..the same one you used ( because I can't spell it lol 😂😂) Blessings to you for taking the time to research out these things for us 🙏🏼 tfs ! Stay well😇 that silent scream at the end!! Priceless ❤️

[@Simply_Mimi1017]

Love this set up. The video you did prior tho, I like the lighting better. Lately I’ve been using nothing but black owned (usually all natural) hair date products but honestly whatever works and feels good on my hair I will use. To each their own. 3 hours?! And they still weren’t dry?! Uggggghh!!! I think it turned out good though!! 😍

[@FinallyAmber]

I’m right there with you with the black owned at this point. I’m not judging what anyone else does but with everything that has been going on it has been very eye opening for me with where these brands who want our money stand with us on the issues. I’ll definitely be updating you guys soon!

[@wannabe41]

🌻🌻🌻 Whassup, cousin! I think it’s interesting that on one side, we have consumers that are asking for affordable natural hair care products, hence the lines coming from companies such as Suave and Dove, and on the other side, we have consumers nixing products that have questionable ingredients. In most cases you have to choose one or the other. If you want products that have “clean” more natural ingredients, open up your wallet a little wider and close your mouth a little bit from complaining.

[@FinallyAmber]

you've got a point!!

[@Alakia_Chenga]

I'm not that fussed on ingredients I just like my products but I use Africa's best kids line on my hair and I honestly noticed a difference in my length. Its aiding my hair to flourish to it's best potential and I love that. I'm colour treated as well but I honestly love the two products I have the Gro Strong Triple Action and Protein Fortified both seem to work marvellous on my hair. Also they both contain olive oil. So it doesn't matter

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[@Msjordnz]

I like the one from the haul video. The ring light gives a glare.

[@FinallyAmber]

Not a ring light but I feel you! I like the natural lighting better as well!

[@kamikoils9336]

The clips tho 🤣😂😆🙌🏾

[@MsNel1031]

I like the studio lighting and I used the qp mango long time ago I remember in college guy trying hit on me hard because of the smell ... but I know formaldehyde is in certain things but that product smell is very loud ... but like you said it’s really up to your own better judgement on what you use for your hair like always sis!

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Faye sent meee & heyyy Cousin 😘🌻 Your hair came out cute and I'm also a low porosity chick so needless to say, new subbie here! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@sonnydraper653]

Hi amber for this look do you have to sit under the dryer to achieve this look thanks amber

[@FinallyAmber]

You can let it air dry 👍🏾

[@mackenzieschaff8778]

I guess let me preface this comment by saying you have SERIOUSLY taught me so much within the past X amount of hours [from watching your hair care/braid tutorials]. I am sorry if this sounds ignorant, but I had to Google what "protective styling" was 😬🤦‍♀️I mean THAT is how much I DID NOT know. I seriously had NO idea how much time and effort goes into it🤦‍♀️ PROPS TO ALL YOU LADIES AND GENTS OUT THERE WHO SPEND COUNTLESS HOURS TAKING EXTRA GOOD CARE OF YOUR HAIR! 👏 YOU ARE THE REAL MVP's 😘 But seriously.. even though this information and these tips do not DIRECTLY apply to me (and I will most likely never have to use the majority of the products you mention), I STILL ended up watching a ton of your videos. And I will CONTINUE to watch them for SO many reasons: #1 Because you are beautiful (inside and out) and you are so awesome to watch! #2 Because I love learning new things.. (who doesn't?!) AND .. #3 (and perhaps most importantly) BECAUSE I SUPPORT YOU AND ALL THAT YOU REPRESENT!❤ YOU HAVE A VOICE AND I AM HONORED TO BE AMONG ONE OF THE MANY LISTENING TO IT!! It's funny that I initially came on here to learn about birth control implants and ended up watching hair tutorials for hours... whoops 🤭😂 Anyways, SUPER LONG story short.. I just wanted to tell you that you are BEAUTIFUL and I am LOVING your videos... Oh yeah, AND YOU ARE AMAZING!! 👏👍 That is all ❤

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[@kamikoils9336]

Oh and I been wanting to ask, how you like that BIG OL’ Bonnet??? I have one myself and while it totally fits all my big hair in it, I found that the sound it makes when you move around in bed annoys me 🤣😂😆😩😏 I almost feel like I’m wearing a shower cap to bed, because that’s kinda what it sounds like any time you move your head.

[@FinallyAmber]

I really haven't worn the big bonnet yet because I usually just sleep on my satin pillowcase unless it's a twisted or roller style but I can definitely see the sound bothering me as well. It's so stiff! I actually was trying to wrinkle it up to soften it the other day lol

[@kamikoils9336]

Finally Amber LOL @ wrinkle it up!!!!!!

[@staphaniehill]

Cousin I had to pause the video at the point when u said u sat under the dryer for 3 hours. Chilllleeeeeee I'm not about that life. Whewwwww 3 hours. Ok ok ok... back to the video Ok now that I finished the video even tho u didn't get the outcome that u were wanting it still turned out super cute. ❤❤

[@bonitah4482]

What's up cousin! Yes, I like the previous, natural lighting better..I came across the QP product right before going natural and loved it. Hadn't used it since being natural. Now you've reminded me why I liked it then. Come on try it with the gummy gel now, 😊. Love your research and information. 3 hours under the dryer though, how? Deep conditioning be a lot for me 😂. I know though, as my hair grows, eventually I'll have to incorporate drying some up the hair dryer

[@FinallyAmber]

You know what! That actually may be a really good combo! The elasta qp plus the gummy gel! I'm going to do a mix text tonight to see if it's do-able! Thanks for this suggestion!

[@bonitah4482]

Finally Amber yay, I hope so. Ready to see that gel in action. You’re welcome! 💚

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* sits up from my little spot in the back behind the sunflower 🌻 pots *. Hey cuz ! What’s up! Wazzup wazup what’s up Waz up!!!!! * commences running man * Ahem alright just wanted to say a louder heyyy. Since I’ve been quiet but present for a hot minute lol 😂 again love the transparency and the informed breakdown

[@FinallyAmber]

haha! Hey cousin! 😘🌻

[@beaubeauknows3620]

Im a stickler for ingredients for myself but when it comes to other ppl who are we to judge?? Ppl are vegan or vegetarian and eat trash or ppl that go crazy in youtubers comments then pull up to mcdonalds and like you said about things being in other products. TEA, isopropyl alcohol, sulfates and other things have a place in beauty products... i don’t go back and forth with people anymore because most likely they haven’t taken anything more than a general chemistry class and I don’t have time to get worked up.

[@JadeVVe]

I died when you said y'all this product doesn't have any of the ingredients that release formaldehyde hahahahaha ohh lord you the best !!

[@kamikoils9336]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 totally when cuz my hair ALWAYS takes forever to dry!!!!!! Came out cute to me tho! 🙌🏾 Nice and fluffy!

[@raquelparrish693]

👋🏾 Was 9 braids I can do this . Then you said 3 hrs of dry time. Oh hell no but if I try this we’re gonna use a mousse. Because I did it this way 100% sure it will still be wet🙄

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[@JermaineAuNatural]

Not thriller!! 😂🤣😹excellent educational video. I stay away from products that have formaldehyde. Too many negatives and the very simple fact that it is used to preserve dead bodies, hence Thriller🤣😂😹🧟‍♂️🧟🧟‍♀️

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Heeey cousiiiiinn❤❤

[@FinallyAmber]

wassup! 🌻

[@LaCostasDreams]

Very informative. Me personally think that if you want to use product with crack in It...it’s your business..🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️. Just my opinion.

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Wassup cousin!!! 🌻🌻🌻

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