There were these two blondes reading the story on Yahoo! this morning about an ingredient in shampoo, conditioner and hair color that kills rats’ brain cells. One blonde said to the other:
“The neurobiology professor who has been doing the experiments on rats with the chemical methylisothiazolinone says that there has been no neurodevelopmental testing done on the substance according to his studies. That would explain a lot.”
“The spokesman for the cosmetic industry,” said the other blonde, “Says that it is known that methylisothiazolinone causes neurotoxicity if it gets into the bloodstream, but that there is no evidence of its causing neurodamage to consumers and if applied externally in the low concentrations used in household products it is safe.”
“However,” replied the first blonde, “The professor says that our understanding of the long-term effects of this compound on our health is incomplete, and further testing needs to be done.”
“These data,” concluded the second blonde, “Seem contradictory, but in light of the preponderance of information, it is incumbent upon us to weigh both sides of the argument and make intelligent and proper lifestyle decisions based on the evidence available to us.”
“I think we both know what needs to be done until further data come to light to help guide us to make better, more informed decisions,” said the first blonde.
The second blonde sighed and looked wistfully at nothing in particular, and then, with only a shadow of regret, said:
“But I will miss the fresh clean smell and the soft silky feel of my rat after shampooing him in the morning.”
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