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www.npr.org
1 week ago
Health

The FDA misses its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde from hair products

FDA missed deadline to propose formaldehyde ban in hair products. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Health

Using Keratin Treatments or Hair-Straightening Creams? Research Suggests Potential Cancer Risk.

Chemicals in hair products may increase the risk of uterine, ovarian, and breast cancer.
Frequent use of these products can negatively affect puberty and pregnancy. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Health

Hair products, styling tools can pose significant health risks, experts warn

Cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes (cVMS) found in hair products may have negative long-term impacts on personal and environmental health when heated by hair tools.
Emissions of cVMS and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from hair products can potentially impact outdoor atmospheric chemistry.
Using an exhaust fan can help clear the air, but may affect outdoor air quality in densely populated areas. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Health

Hair Straighteners and Relaxers May Be Harmful to Health. Here's How to Make Them Better

Black women in the U.S. purchase hair products at a rate nine times higher than women in other racial and ethnic groups.
Some potentially harmful hair products are linked to racial bias and discrimination.
Efforts are being made to develop healthier and more sustainable alternatives to harmful hair products. [ more ]
News
1 week ago
Boston

Lack of safe hair products for Black women in Boston highlighted at art show

An art show in Roslindale explores barriers to safe hair products for Black women in Boston. [ more ]
WhoWhatWear
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

This Popular Oil Totally Dried Out My Strands-I Asked Experts for Intel

Coconut oil can potentially dry out curly hair, causing it to feel extremely dry and lack definition over time. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Sulphate-free shampoos: 10 of the best

Sulphates in shampoos can lead to dry, brittle, and frizzy hair if used excessively [ more ]
Who What Wear
5 months ago
Fashion & style

Toss That Gift Receipt-I'm 99.9% Sure Everyone Is Keeping These 31 Beauty Gifts

Find the best beauty gifts online
Includes skincare tools, hair products, and makeup must-haves [ more ]
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