Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Hair Straightener After Woman Hospitalized

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning against the use and sale of the hair straightening product Revival Miracle, following the hospitalization of a woman who underwent a cosmetic procedure using the item. The woman was admitted to Rambam Medical Center after experiencing adverse effects. Preliminary investigations by the ministry revealed that the product was being distributed without the required permits and contains a component, glyoxylic acid, which is prohibited for use in hair straightening products in Israel. The ministry is investigating the incident, which occurred after the woman received treatment at a salon. A sample of the product has been seized for laboratory analysis to determine its exact composition and its role in the patient's condition. The manufacturer listed on the product is "P.R. Colordesign," but no official response had been received from the company at the time of the report. The ministry considers this a serious incident and urges consumers, hairdressers, and salon owners to immediately cease using, selling, or distributing Revival Miracle. Consumers who have recently undergone hair straightening procedures are advised to watch for symptoms such as reduced urine output, swelling, nausea, vomiting, abdominal or back pain, severe weakness, and fatigue, and to seek immediate medical attention if they appear, providing details about the product used. The ministry also recommends verifying the legality of cosmetic products through its official registry before use. Further information can be obtained from the ministry's information center at *5400.