How bad is artificial sweetener for you?

Does adding artificial sweetener to hair dye eliminate the toxic smell side effects of the dye?

• I add artificial sweetener to my hair dye that contains bleach to eliminate the toxic smell. Does adding sweetener eliminate the toxic effects of the hair dye? Should I cover my dyed hair with the cap as long as the dye is processing to prevent the toxic effects from the smell? The instructions on the container doesn't mention anything about adding sweetener - it is something I've seen hair stylists do.

• Answer:

  . artificial sweetener: "...Acesulfame Potassium (K) was approved for use by the FDA as a safe artificial sweetener in July, l988. It is a derivative of acetoacetic acid. Aspartame, a dipeptide of aspartic acid and a methyl ester of phenylalanine, is approved for use in pharmaceutical products . Saccharin is an O-toluene sulfonamide derivative and causes similar dermatologic reactions. Cross-sensitivity with sulfonamides has been demonstrated. Splenda, also known as sucralose, is an artificial sweetener, which is a chlorinated sucrose derivative. The manufacturer claims that the chlorine added to sucralose is similar to the chlorine atom in the salt (NaCl) molecule." ... ..... Many of these 'sweeters' contain weak acids, sulfer and chlorine which react with the dye's ammonia . Some sweetners, especially when aplied to the head, can cause headaches and dizziness so be careful . There are a few odor-less dyes out there . Use them.