• The Beast in Beauty: Toxic Chemicals in Hair Straighteners

  • 2022/09/30
  • 再生時間: 37 分
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The Beast in Beauty: Toxic Chemicals in Hair Straighteners

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  • Many hair care products marketed particularly to Black women and girls contain chemicals that are endocrine disruptors  and thus may interfere with the body’s hormone system.  Some of these chemicals are also known to cause asthma or cancer.  In this episode, we explore the chemical and cultural issues around Black hair care and interview scientists and activists who are working to ensure that safer products are available.

    TO LEARN MORE:

    Links to organizations and resources mentioned in this episode:

    Black Women for Wellness

    Black Women for Wellness Toxic-Free Beauty Pocket Guide

    Center for Progressive Reform:

    Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

    BLK + GRN. An all-natural marketplace powered by Black women Artisans

    Dove Crown Research Studies on Hair Discrimination

    And a new resource as of October 2022:  Non-Toxic Black Beauty Database

     

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Many hair care products marketed particularly to Black women and girls contain chemicals that are endocrine disruptors  and thus may interfere with the body’s hormone system.  Some of these chemicals are also known to cause asthma or cancer.  In this episode, we explore the chemical and cultural issues around Black hair care and interview scientists and activists who are working to ensure that safer products are available.

TO LEARN MORE:

Links to organizations and resources mentioned in this episode:

Black Women for Wellness

Black Women for Wellness Toxic-Free Beauty Pocket Guide

Center for Progressive Reform:

Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

BLK + GRN. An all-natural marketplace powered by Black women Artisans

Dove Crown Research Studies on Hair Discrimination

And a new resource as of October 2022:  Non-Toxic Black Beauty Database

 

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