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Dry shampoo is the holy grail hair product for any on-the-go gal. You can put it in your bag and simply whip it out at school or work to make your hair look instantly refreshed. But could something as trivial as dry shampoo be bad for you?

Benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, has been detected in a handful of dry shampoos. Valisure, an independent laboratory, discovered that 70% of dry shampoo samples tested contained "quantifiable" amounts of benzene. Yikes!

Certain dry shampoo brands such as Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI and Tresemmé have already been voluntarily recalled due to the levels of benzene. But could the chemical be lurking in your other hair care bottles, too?

So, what do I do now?

Don't worry if you can't live without your dry shampoo—there are so many more other options that are safe to use. Switch to these alternatives and you'll feel better knowing you won't have to worry about any bad chemicals...

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, $20

Wait, oat milk in dry shampoo? Yes, this product is just as gentle as it is powerful! It does a great job of getting oil out of your hair and making it look fresh while also using oat milk to soothe your scalp. 

Billie Floof Dry Shampoo

Billie Floof Dry Shampoo, $14

Looking for a non-aerosol dry shampoo? Look no further with this ah-mazing powder option. This powder is super easy to use and comes in two colors to match anyone's hair color! Plus, it'll look super cute sitting on your vanity. 

Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo

Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo, $26

Easily add volume to your hair between wash days with this benzene-free dry shampoo. It leaves your hair feeling refreshed and doesn't leave any white residue. Also, the vanilla fragrance is to die for!

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by Alyssa Barnes | 11/9/2022