Formaldehyde has the ability to affect the body at a cellular and biochemical level that may have larger, poorly understood health implications. Prohibited from use in aerosol dispensers and sprays. It is prohibited for use in cosmetics in Canada and the CIR has placed restrictions on this ingredient with its use, concentration, or manufacturing. There are serious questions about its safety. Researchers from the Division of Cancer Cause and Prevention of the National Cancer Institute recommended in April of 1983 that, since formaldehyde is involved in DNA damage and inhibits its repair, and since it may act in concert with other chemical ingredients to produce mutagenic and carcinogenic effects, it should be "further investigated". There is strong evidence supporting that it is a skin and respiratory toxicant, meaning there can be harm done to the immune system with health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissues in the body. The IARC classifies it as a known human carcinogen. There are concerns with organ system toxicity linked to toxicity of one or more biological systems in the body such as cardiovascular, stomach and digestive systems. Studies show it to be a possible cardiovascular toxicant and there is moderate evidence showing it to be a development and reproductive toxicity ranging from birth defects to development delays in children to infertility to organ cancers. Other health concerns are neurotoxicity in high doses ranging from development delays to chronic nerve degeneration diseases. It is a possible skin irritant. It is currently banned in Sweden and Japan and on the Canadian Hotlist.

BTrue Naturals is promoting products for clean living. We have sought out to bring you companies that focus on using natural ingredients, create higher standards for our company, help educate people on safe and effective products, find companies who are environmentally aware. All the products we carry at BTrue Naturals are free of Formaldehyde along with many other toxic chemicals. The products we carry have no artificial colors, no artificial fragrances, no parabens, no phthalates, no propylene glycol, no SLS/SLES, no animal testing.

A few products of interest might be that do not contain ingredients linked to Formaldehyde are:

Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Classic Bar Soap

John Maters Organics Sweet Orange & Silk Protein Styling Gel

John Masters Organics Deep Scalp Follicle Treatment & Volumizer for Thinning Hair

John Masters Organics Herbal Cider Hair Clarifier & Color Sealer