Researchers Find Formaldehyde Lurking in Soaps, Lotions, and Other Personal Care Products

Researchers Find Formaldehyde Lurking in Soaps, Lotions, and Other Personal Care Products

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerMarco VDM / Getty ImagesA study of Black and Latina women in Los Angeles found that more than half used personal care products that contained formaldehyde.Formaldehyde is a preservative and known carcinogen.Experts say how often a person is exposed to formaldehyde plays a big role in the risk the chemical poses.More than half of Black and Latina women could be using products that contain formaldehyde, a preservative …