Health Ministry Warns Against Hair Straightener After Woman Hospitalized

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a public warning against the use of the hair straightening product "Revival Miracle" following a woman's hospitalization at Rambam Hospital. The ministry stated that an investigation revealed the product is being marketed without the required license or notification for cosmetic products. According to the product's label, it contains Glyoxylic Acid, an ingredient banned in hair straightening products in Israel. The ministry was alerted after a woman was admitted to Rambam Hospital after using "Revival Miracle," which is reportedly manufactured by B.R. Color Design. In response, the ministry is urging an immediate halt to the product's use, sale, and marketing. An initial probe confirmed the product's unlicensed status and the presence of the prohibited ingredient. Ministry representatives visited the salon where the product was used to collect a sample for laboratory testing, expected in the coming days. Attempts to contact B.R. Color Design for comment have so far been unsuccessful. The ministry emphasized the serious health risks associated with using illegally marketed or banned cosmetic products and advised consumers and salons to cease using "Revival Miracle." They recommend verifying that all cosmetic products are legally marketed and have undergone safety assessments. The public can check product licensing and approved uses through the ministry's cosmetic product database. The ministry also urged anyone experiencing unusual symptoms after hair straightening, such as reduced urine output, swelling, nausea, vomiting, or severe fatigue, to seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare providers about the product used. The investigation is ongoing, and the ministry will provide updates as necessary.