If you can't imagine a life without dry shampoo, we're right there with you. For so many, it's a holy grail product that helps absorb excess oil so you can put off washing your hair for another day.

You may remember when dry shampoos from a number of brands were recalled due to reports of potentially harmful levels of benzene. But what is benzene, why is it bad for you, and what was it doing in your favorite dry shampoos? More importantly, what's a girl to do when your holy grail hair product might interfere with your health? Let's investigate.

What is benzene?

Benzene is an organic chemical compound that has been determined to be a known carcinogen, according to the CDC . High levels of exposure to benzene can lead to various health consequences, including cancer and reprod

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