Everyone, regardless of gender, desires to look beautiful, prompting a vast market of beauty products. However, not every beauty product is beneficial for skin and hair; some commonplace items can cause long-term damage. It becomes crucial to identify which products to avoid and what alternatives to use instead.

Dr. Shirin Furtado, a senior dermatologist at Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru, shared insight with Indian Express regarding beauty products that are deemed harmful. She emphasized the potential risks these products pose and offered better options to maintain skin and hair health. Her recommendations aim to guide consumers towards safer choices.

One particular product she highlighted is plastic combs, which create static that can lead to dry, lifeless hair that easily breaks. Additionally, the sharp edges of plastic combs can harm the scalp. Dr. Furtado suggested using wide-toothed wooden or carbon combs as alternatives to mitigate damage and promote better hair health.