Beauty Products Containing Carcinogens

A study found that more than half of Black and Latina women in Los Angeles use beauty products containing a known carcinogen, formaldehyde. These products are used daily and can contribute to health issues. There are calls for government oversight and regulation of cosmetics to protect consumers.

FDA Proposal Delayed to Ban Formaldehyde in Hair Products

The FDA has delayed the proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair relaxers and straighteners, which poses health risks, especially to Black women. The ban is expected to protect the health and safety of communities of color, but it has been pushed back multiple times. Formaldehyde is a toxic gas linked to hormone-related cancer and other health issues.

FDA Misses Deadline for Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products

The Food and Drug Administration missed its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde in hair relaxers and straighteners, raising concerns about public health. Formaldehyde is a highly toxic gas linked to cancer and other health risks, especially for Black women.