Tag: relaxers
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FDA Considers Banning Formaldehyde in Hair Relaxers Due to Cancer Risks
In recent news, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a ban on using formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair straighteners. The proposed ban is a huge step that follows concerns about the use of hair-straightening products that contain formaldehyde, particularly among Black women who typically use them more often. FDA scientists have been…
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Are Black Women’s Hair Products Giving Them Cancer?
According to various studies, black women around the globe have the poorest outcome and the shortest survival rates from cancer (1). While there are different theories as to why black women’s cancer statistics are so shocking, one of the most prominent ones is the use of beauty products. In fact, over the years, researchers have suggested…