Concerned Customer's Page

"It's all very confusing, but basically (as I understand) the FDA relies on a cosmetic review panel that is funded by the cosmetic industry to okay products ( in fact, our old friend Doug Schoon was once on that panel). The FDA is not testing…"

"As far as I can tell the cosmetic industry regulates itself, both in the U.S. and Canada. A very scary thought."

"Looks like the Irish are even more cautious about the health of their citizens than even the Canadians. They haven't done testing yet, but they're recalling BB as a precautionary measure in the interests of public health and safety.…"

"Hundreds join lawsuit against Brazilian Blowout By: Darcy Wintonyk, ctvbc.ca Date: Tuesday Oct. 12, 2010 4:22 PM PT More than 200 people have joined a B.C.-based class action lawsuit against the makers of a hair product found to contain a…"

"Doug Schoon is not a reliable source of unbiased information. He runs a consulting company for the beauty industry, and now it seems that BB is one of his clients. http://www.schoonscientific.com/consulting-services.html Look up Methylene Glycol…"

"Brazilian Blowout blamed for shocking shedding Product contains 12% formaldehyde, Health Canada says By Jennifer Fong, edmontonjournal.com October 8, 2010 The Brazilian Blowout hair-straightening treatment creates the straight, soft hair that…"

"This is not about fear. This is about science. I've had perms, and never had my eyes tear up. But it's a well known issue with BB. Now two separate gov't agencies in two different countries are calling this company on their lies. BB…"

"Because its the land of individual freedom and free enterprise. Which is good in some ways, bad in others. Today though, I'm very happy to be a big government / nanny state loving Canadian. Now I'm off to see my doctor for free. ;)"

"Health Canada has issued a warning to stylists to stop using the product. http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/10/07/con-brazilian-solution.html"

"Yes. The company is LYING! http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/10/07/con-brazilian-solution.html"

"I'm fairly certain there's a difference between opinion and fact. Formaldehyde is recognized as a carcinogen by the WHO. I think I'll take their 'opinion' when it comes to my health, thanks."

"That's all very well, but what about the long term effects of having formaldehyde breaking down near your face for about 3 months? Will it be released everytime I was my hair, or blowdry it, or flat iron? http://hubpages.com/hub/straightbs"