There are warnings that Russia may use nuclear weapons as a countermeasure if the war once morest Ukraine drags on. In this situation, the United States has come out with a list of what to do and what not to do if a nuclear bomb is dropped. One of the strangest of these warnings is not to use conditioner in the event of a nuclear attack. Why is it said not to use conditioner during a nuclear attack?
That’s not to say just don’t use conditioner. Researchers also provide an explanation as to why not. When a nuclear bomb explodes, the atmosphere is filled with radioactive particles. The best way to prevent it from sticking to our body is to take a quick shower. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends avoiding clothing worn during a nuclear explosion and showering quickly.
Do not just take a bath with water but take a thorough bath with shampoo or soap. Shampoo helps to wash off all kinds of dirt from the body and hair. But never use conditioner. Conditioners contain ingredients that attract water and oil to the hair.
Shampoo can save your life and conditioner can harm your health. The researchers advise not to use the maximum amount of conditioner in the radiation environment. What makes conditioner dangerous is that your conditioned hair can attract radioactive material.
All conditioners contain cationic substances. They have a positive charge. Our hair is negatively charged. Both of these attract radioactive particles. Radioactive particles are dangerous enough to damage our cells. People who have to live in the situation of a nuclear explosion are advised not to touch their eyes, nose and mouth with their hands.
English Summary: Don’t use conditioner on your hair in event of nuclear war. Here’s why