# Is Keratin Safe? A Chemist & A Master Stylist Set the Record Straight

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Podcast: [Skin Talks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/skin-talks-5740524)
Published: 2026-06-17T12:00:30+00:00
Episode link: https://bskinenvie.ca/
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## Resource

What's the difference between keratin, hair Botox, and a Brazilian blowout? And why did Health Canada pull these products off shelves? In this episode of SkinTalks, Beate and Natascha sit down with Corinne Ohayon, founder of Keraton Works and the chemist behind Canada's leading formaldehyde-free keratin system, and Dan Anton, master stylist and owner of Anton Designs, to bust every myth around keratin treatments. From the bizarre origin story of formaldehyde in Brazil to the 2011 Canadian scandal, the science of glyoxylic acid, and why "organic" keratin is an oxymoron, this episode is your complete guide to understanding what's actually going on in that bottle. In this episode: - The real history of keratin treatments (yes, it involves a morgue) - Why "Botox," "smoother," and "protein treatment" are just marketing words - How Health Canada regulates hair products; and why the US doesn't - Who can (and can't) get a keratin treatment - What to do before swimming in the ocean with treated hair - The difference between formaldehyde-based and acid-based systems - How to protect your color from UV rays 🎙️ Guests: Corinne Ohayon (Keraton Works) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-ohayon-18819b61/ Dan Anton (Anton Designs) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-anton-33b27319/ 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod

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