Where’s The Keratin? L’Oreal/Matrix Hair Line Falsely Advertised – Lawsuit
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Following a complaint filed in late January, L’Oreal will be defending labeling and advertising for Matrix Biolage Keratindose hair-care line in New York’s Southern District, the same court where claims and safety for a Soft Sheen-Carson hair relaxer are being challenged in a separate class action. Plaintiffs in the Keratindose suit allege the line is deceptively marketed because formulas contain no actual keratin.
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