Health Ministry warning about hair straightening product

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The Health Ministry warns against using the hair straightening product Revival Miracle, after a woman was hospitalized at Rambam hospital. According to the label, the product contains glyoxylic acid, which is prohibited for use in hair straightening products in Israel.

According to Israel Hayom, the product is marketed without a license or notice of cosmetic marketing. The Health Ministry calls for immediate cessation of its use, marketing and sale. According to Maariv, in the case of unusual symptoms, one should seek medical treatment immediately.

According to N12, the substance has previously been linked to dozens of cases of acute kidney injury among women, some of whom required dialysis. According to Ice, a sample of the product is expected to be sent for laboratory testing.