Gloves are required when using self-perm products...You have to wash it with water as soon as it comes into contact with your skin and eyes
Sep 12, 2025
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In this regard, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety guided consumers to minimize damage, such as side effects that may occur if they use permanent wave (pharma) or hair straightener (magic) products at home without professional help.
First of all, the principle of action of permanent wave products and hair straightener products is to break some molecular bonds of hair proteins (first drug, reducing agent), roll them up straight, and restore the broken bonds (second drug, neutralizer), and heat treatment is also performed to increase the effectiveness of use depending on the product.
Since the composition of the product varies depending on the user's hair condition and purpose of use, and the application time and method of use vary slightly depending on the user's hair condition, it is desirable to carefully read the instructions and precautions described in the product before use.
The reducing agent (first agent) of the product is composed of thioglycolic acid, cysteine, etc., and the neutralizing agent (second agent) is hydrogen peroxide water or sodium bromide. Due to the chemical nature of the product ingredients, direct contact with the skin can cause inflammation, so care should be taken.
In addition, the hair may be severely damaged or broken after a long period of time after applying the product, so the heat treatment temperature and time, room temperature standing time, and neutralizer application time described in the product manual should be used carefully. In the case of damaged hair, it is not recommended to use it because it may be more damaged when using the product.
In addition, due to the nature of the product, it can touch the skin of the scalp, face, hands, and neck and cause inflammation, so wear gloves before use and be careful about skin contact of the product, and wash it immediately with water if it touches the skin or eyes of the face.
Before and after menstruation and childbirth, the skin may be more sensitive than usual due to hormonal changes, and people with scalp diseases or frequent skin allergies may worsen their symptoms, so it is advisable to refrain from using them.
An official from the Korea Cosmetics Association said, "It may be difficult for ordinary consumers, not beauty experts, to choose an appropriate product according to their hair condition, check the hair condition while using the product, and control the usage time""If possible, it is recommended to use it based on the advice of experienced beauty professionals ""
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
