Synthetic braiding hair under fire, but one entrepreneur saw it coming

Synthetic braiding hair under fire, but one entrepreneur saw it coming

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Millions of women rely on braids as a go-to summer protective style, but what if the hair used is putting their health at risk? New reports are shedding light on a troubling reality: popular synthetic braiding hair brands have tested positive for toxic chemicals, including formaldehyde and lead, both linked to cancer and respiratory issues. The chemicals pose a particular threat to Black women, who often wear braids for long s…

Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use, a study finds

Soaps, lotions and shampoos were found to have formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.(Image credit: puhhha/iStockphoto)

Formaldehyde lurks in lotions, other products popular with Black and Latina women

A main ingredient in embalming fluid may be hiding in your body lotion. In an analysis of more than 1,100 products used over the course of a week by 70 Black and Latina women in South Los Angeles, over half reported using products that researchers found contained formaldehyde or preservatives that release the toxic chemical. The study, published May 7 in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, found that only one product explicit…

Formaldehyde releasers found in common personal care products used especially by Black and Latina women

More than half of Black and Latina women in a study in South Los Angeles have reported using personal care products that contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Given that formaldehyde is known to cause cancer in humans, the study reveals both critical safety gaps in how personal care products are regulated in the United States and their disproportionate health impacts on women of color.

Makeup Products Are Still Toxic – NYCTastemakers

The beauty industry is no stranger to bad business practices. Despite an increased effort by companies within the industry to turn to more sustainable and environmentally friendly methods, certain beauty products still contain toxic materials. The Environmental Working Group found that 88 toxic chemicals have been found in more than 73,000 products since 2020. According […]

Shampoo and three other beauty products linked to cancer-causing...

BEAUTY products in the US and UK could be putting you at risk of cancer-causing chemicals, warn scientists. In recent years, there have been growing concer... #health, #newshealth, #skincare, #healthwarnings, #cancerdisease, #haircare, #flyingeze