Briogeo hair products are all 6-free, which means they don’t contain 6 questionable ingredientsbut is that necessary?

A chemist weighs in.

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ThinkDrunk Elephants Suspicious 6,but for hair.

The 6-Free ethos holds water: We know that lab-made chemicals can sometimes negatively affect our hair.

But do our hair products need to be 6-Free?

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world-renowned cosmetic chemist and product developer

Are there any chemicals that can actually do our hair some good?

To find out whether we should be seeking out 6-free hair care, I tapped cosmetic chemistGinger King.

Take silicones, for example.

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Yes, they can create build-up.

Parabens, which are preservatives, are controversial, too.

In science,there is nothing wrong with this material, King says.

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However, I am also a consumer.

Never fear; well talk you through it.

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Hit add to cart andvoila!Thats it!

If we can use clean products, its a safety net.

The best thing you’re free to do is educate yourself before you buy.

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