Scientists use wasted Ribena skins to create natural hair dye

By Becky Bargh | Published: 30-May-2018
Ingredients Research & Development

The dilutable soft drink waste is said to provide a sustainable colouring alternative, considering 95% of all hair dyes are washed into the environment

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Scientists use wasted Ribena skins to create natural hair dye
Scientists use wasted Ribena skins to create natural hair dye
Scientists use wasted Ribena skins to create natural hair dye

Researchers from the University of Leeds have discovered a novel use for the waste created in the manufacture of

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